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Gunman Steals TV From South Philly Walmart

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The search is on for an armed suspect who stole a television from a Walmart in South Philadelphia Saturday morning.

This happened just before 2 a.m. at the store located on South Columbus Boulevard.

After refusing to show a receipt to the store's guard, police say the 38-year-old suspect pulled up his shirt to show that there was a handgun concealed in his waistband.

Police say the suspect then walked right out of the store with the TV in a shopping cart.

No injuries were reported.

The suspect is described as a black man, age 25-30, 5'8' with a heavy build, medium brown complexion who was weaning a black knit hat, a black hoodie, black pants and black sneakers.

The TV stolen is a 50" VIZIO flat screen valued at just under $900.

Police are investigating the incident.

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