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Suspect wanted for stealing $800 from woman in wheelchair in Philadelphia, police say

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A woman is wanted for stealing $800 from a woman in a wheelchair in Center City, Philadelphia police said Wednesday. 

Police said the theft happened on Sept. 13 at 1046 Market Street around 1 p.m.

According to police, the suspect took a bag from the woman in a wheelchair, removed $800 and gave it back to her and fled the scene on foot. 

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A woman is wanted for stealing $800 from a woman in a wheelchair in Center City, Philadelphia police said on Wednesday.  Philadelphia Police Department

Police describe the suspect as a woman with long braided hair who was wearing glasses, a white shirt, black pants and blue and white sneakers. 

Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department at 215-686-TIPS (8477). 

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