Philadelphia Police On Hunt For Suspect Wanted In Connection To Pair Of Robberies In Fairmount

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia police are on the hunt for a suspect in connection to a pair of robberies in the Fairmount section of the city. According to officials, the robberies happened just a couple blocks from each other.

Police say the suspect pulled a gun on a man and woman on the 800 block of Pennock Street.

Then, one week later and just a few blocks away, he allegedly stole two women's purses as they walked in the area of 25th and Parrish Streets.

The suspect is being described as a black male in his late-30s to early-40s, 6 feet tall with a medium build, thick beard, wearing dark-colored clothing and a knit hat.

Robbery Pattern 800 Pennock St DC 2020 09 007906 2500 Parrish St DC 20 09 008710 by PhiladelphiaPolice on YouTube

If you recognize that man, give Philadelphia police a call at 215-686-8477.

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