Man assaulted by teens during attempted robbery at Philadelphia's Fashion District

The incident began when the man entered a bathroom. When the victim said he did not have any money, the teens began punching him.
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A 70-year-old man was approached then assaulted by three teens inside Philadelphia's Fashion District, police said. Authorities said one of the suspects had a gun.

The incident began on Thursday at about 1:25 p.m. when police said the victim entered a bathroom on the ground level of the mall and was approached by three teens. One of the suspects had a gun, but when the victim said he did not have any money, the suspects began punching him.
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The three suspects were last seen heading out of the mall on Filbert Street toward 9th Street.

Anyone with information about the suspects is asked to call police at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or 911.
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