Armed robber targets 7-Eleven store in Southwest Philadelphia

SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police are looking for the armed thief who patiently waited to strike a Southwest Philadelphia 7-eleven earlier this month.

Detectives released surveillance video from the robbery inside the store along the 2900 block of South 70th street back on October 7.

The suspect walked in and pretended he was shopping until most of the other customers were gone.

Then, the man pulled out a gun, demanded money and ran off with $300 dollars and cigarettes.

No one was hurt during the incident.

Police describe the suspect as a black male in his mid 20s, 5'10" tall with a slim build, short hair and light beard. He was wearing an olive green army style jacket, dark colored pants and dark colored shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 215.686.TIPS (8477) or text a tip to PPD TIP (773847).