Man Wielding Syringe Robs Woman Inside North Philadelphia Take-Out Restaurant
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Police are searching for a man who allegedly used a syringe to rob a woman at a Chinese restaurant in North Philadelphia.
It happened around 1:30 a.m. Saturday inside Eddie's Chinese Restaurant in the 100 block of East Allegheny Avenue.
Authorities say a 32-year-old woman was waiting for her food when she was approached by a man pointing a blood-filled syringe at her. The man allegedly claimed to have AIDS and demanded the woman's money.
Police say the victim gave the suspect $200 in cash and then the man ran from the store.
No was injured during the robbery.
Investigators describe the suspect as a Hispanic man, 30-35 years-old with a dark complexion, wearing a blue hoodie and Adidas track pants.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
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