The man is accused of hitting 11 stores in just a six-week span.
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According to John Apeldorn with the Philadelphia Citizens Crime Commission, the suspect approaches his robberies the same.
"He goes in with a gun, so that's dangerous and we want to get him off the street," said Apeldorn.
Apeldorn says Rite Aid has reached out to the Crime Commission and is now offering a reward to find the suspect.
"They're putting $5,000 up for the arrest and conviction for this individual," said Apeldorn.
According to police, the suspect frequently wears a black knit hat with a white label on the front and black New Balance sneakers with a white logo. The man has also been observed wearing a "Stay Smiley" hoodie.
He's also been dressed in Paradox hoodie, which is an expensive brand produced and sold right here in Philadelphia.
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The suspect is allegedly connected with the following incidents in and around Philadelphia:
- November 23, 2021: 6201 Germantown Ave.
- December 2, 2021: 6401 Oxford Ave.
- December 4, 2021: 5400 Rising Sun Ave.
- December 4, 2021: 164 West Chelten Ave.
- December 11, 2021: 3260 N Broad St.
- December 15, 2021: 1315 E Washington Lane
- December 18, 2021: 4641-51 Chestnut St.
- December 24, 2021: 5272 Torresdale Ave.
- December 30, 2021: 1401 W Cheltenham Ave. Melrose Park, PA
- January 1, 2022: 5694 Rising Sun Ave.
- January 1, 2022: 6401 Oxford Ave.
No injuries have been reported to date.
A $5,000 reward is being offered for any information leading to an arrest.