Man robs Family Dollar store in Philadelphia

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Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Man robs Family Dollar store in Philadelphia
Police searching for suspect who pretended to have a gun as reported during Action News at 4 on October 28, 2019

MOUNT AIRY (WPVI) -- Police in Philadelphia's Mount Airy Section are looking for a man who robbed a Family Dollar store by pretending he had a gun.

This is surveillance video from inside the store on the 6500 block of Greene Street last Wednesday night.

Police say the robber used something in the pocket of his Batman sweatshirt to mimic a gun, then demanded money from the register.

He left after getting cash.

If you recognize the man in the video, contact police at 215-686-TIPS.