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Cops: Suspect With Pink And Black Handgun Wanted In Market Robbery

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Police are on the hunt for two men accused of robbing a market in Philadelphia.

Authorities say around 3:15 p.m. on June 14, the men entered the Walnut Food Market on the 5200 block of Walnut Street.

Once inside, police say one suspect held a male employee at gunpoint, while the second suspect took $500 from the cash register.

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The suspects then fled and were last seen going south on 53rd Street.

Police say the first suspect is described as a black male, in his early 20s, with tattoos on both of his arms. They say he was wearing a
black baseball hat, black t-shirt, blue jeans and black and white Converse sneakers.

Authorities say he was armed with a pink and black handgun.

Police describe the second suspect as a black male, in his early 20s, with tattoos on his arms. He was wearing a dark colored baseball hat, a gray t-shirt and black pants.

Anyone with information is asked to call 215.686.TIPS (8477) or Southwest Detective Division: 215-686-3183/3184.

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