Police arrest serial robber in North Philadelphia

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Friday, January 23, 2015
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Philadelphia Police say they have captured a man wanted for at least 10 robberies.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Authorities say they have captured a serial robber wanted for at least 10 robberies in Philadelphia.

The US Marshals Fugitive Task Force, along with Philadelphia police, arrested 49-year-old Cartel Wright early this morning.

Officials say he was found hiding in a closet inside a home on the 21 hundred block of North College Avenue in North Philadelphia.

Police say Wright is wanted for robbing several fast food restaurants and pharmacies.

Officials say he even robbed the same Rite Aid in the 5000 block of City Avenue 4 times.

He's also wanted for a carjacking back on January 11.

The US Marshals say Wright was taken into custody this morning without incident.