2 sought in Roxborough 7-Eleven robbery

ROXBOROUGH (WPVI) -- Philadelphia Police want your help in finding two men who robbed a 7-Eleven store in the city's Roxborough section at gunpoint.

The robbery happened at 3:05 a.m. on Sunday June 29th at the store located at at 7607 Ridge Avenue.

Police say the two men ran in the store, one of them pointed a handgun at a 64-year-old store employee and forced him on the ground while demanding money.

The other suspect jumped over the counter and grabbed assorted lottery tickets. The armed suspect then forced the employee behind the counter to open the cash register.

The suspects took the lottery tickets and cash from the register and fled the scene on foot.

The first suspect is described as having a medium build, 5'8"-5'10", wearing a dark colored hooded jacket, gray jeans, black and white sneakers with a distinct pattern, white bandana covering his face, and carrying a black/gray shoulder bag. His race is unknown.

The second suspect is described as a white male, stocky build, 6'0", wearing a blue baseball cap, dark colored short sleeve shirt with light colored long sleeves, army green pants, and a blue and white bandana covering his face.

If you have any information about this crime or these suspects, please contact police at 215-686-3353/3354.

You can also submit a tip via telephone by dialing 215-686-TIPS (8477) or text a tip to PPD TIP or 773847.