About $4,000 Stolen From Chipotle In Northeast Philly During Armed Robbery That May Be Linked To Popeyes Robberies, Police Say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The search is on for three robbery suspects who police say targeted a Chipotle restaurant in Northeast Philadelphia on Monday night and took off with thousands. Investigators now want to know if they're responsible for more crimes.
The armed robbery happened just before 10 p.m. at the Roosevelt Mall along Cottman Avenue.
Authorities believe the suspects intended to rob the Popeyes that was next door but instead took the opportunity to rob the Chipotle, right as an employee was taking out the trash.
Police believe robbery suspects probably meant to hit this Popeyes at Roosevelt Mall in NE Philly but chose to rob the Chipotle instead as an employee walked out of a back door. Police say suspects got away with $4000 and this robbery may be connected to others. More at 5am pic.twitter.com/fGVYu5llBL
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Police say three masked males went into the Chipotle through the back door and announced a robbery while employees and customers were still inside.
At least two of the suspects were armed, according to investigators.
Police say the suspects stole about $4,000, ran out the back door and sped away in a gray Honda.
"The six employees, including the manager, were not injured or robbed of any personal items, everything that was taken was money from the cash register and from the safe," Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said.
Police say customers who were dining near the front of the restaurant escaped unharmed when they saw the suspects.
Police are now looking to see if this robbery is connected to recent robberies targeting Popeyes restaurants.
If you have any information on this robbery, call police.
CBS3's Crystal Cranmore contributed to this report.