2 suspects wanted in grocery store burglary in North Philadelphia

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Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Police are searching for two suspects who burglarized a grocery store in North Philadelphia.
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NORTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police are searching for two suspects who burglarized a grocery store in North Philadelphia early Tuesday morning.

The suspects were caught on surveillance breaking into the Squina grocery store on the 1900 block of North 23rd Street just after 4 a.m.

Once inside, one suspect tried unsuccessfully to break into an ATM machine while the second suspect stole $3,000 from behind the counter.

Both men then fled the scene in an unknown direction.

Click here to watch the surveillance video

The first suspect is described as a black male in his mid 40s, 5'8" tall with a bald head and goatee. He was wearing glasses and a gray sweatsuit.

The second suspect is described as a black male in his late teens to early 20s, 5'10" tall with short hair and a mustache. He was wearing a jacket and jeans.

If you recognize these men, call police at 215.686.TIPS (8477) or text a tip to PPD TIP (773847).