South Philly hotel room robbed while guest sleeps

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Police say a man was sleeping in a South Philadelphia hotel room when two men broke in and stole a number of his belongings.

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police say a man was sleeping in a South Philadelphia hotel room when two men broke in and stole a number of his belongings.

The robbery happened on the eighth floor of the Penrose Hotel in the early morning hours of July 15th.

Two suspects broke into the room and stole the 23-year-old man's laptop, along with a wallet containing credit cards, driver's license, work ID, and a license to carry a firearm.

Beats headphones were also taken.

Surveillance cameras captured images of the suspects before and after the robbery.

The men changed their clothes and were seen carrying bags after the robbery occurred.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Philadelphia police.