Police re-release video of shotgun robbery at Hunting Park bar

HUNTING PARK - May 17, 2011

The robbery happened shortly after 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 13th at the Middle Brook Bar, located at 601 West Bristol Street.

Investigators say the robber walked behind the bar, pulled out a shotgun and pointed it at the bartender's face.

The suspect told the bartender to open the cash register. The video then shows the man taking about $250 and a cellphone. He then fled out the back door.

Watch the surviellance video released by Philadelphia Police.

There were two other people in the bar at the time of the robbery. No one was hurt.

The suspect is described as a black man, about 20 to 30 years old, standing 5'10?, wearing a black hat, black gloves, blue jeans and a brown "Hollister California" hoodie.

Anyone who recognizes the suspect is asked to contact East Detectives at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or text a tip to PPD TIP or 773847.

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