Suspect sought in grocery store burglary in Southwest Philadelphia

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Police are looking for a suspect who burglarized a grocery store in Southwest Philadelphia.
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SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police are on the hunt for a suspect who burglarized a grocery store in Southwest Philadelphia.

It happened on November 13 at the Main Scoop Grocery Store located on the 6000 block of Paschall Avenue.

The suspect was captured on surveillance video around midnight breaking in through a side door.

He stole money from the cash register and some cigarettes.

The burglar also knocked over and damaged an ATM in a failed attempt to take money from inside.

Police describe the suspect as a black male with a bald head and goatee. He was wearing a hooded sweatshirt, jeans and gloves.

If you recognize this suspect, please contact police at 215.686.TIPS (8477) or text a tip to PPD TIP (773847).

VIDEO: Click here to watch the surveillance video