Video shows armored truck driver turn tables on would-be robber in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The FBI released surveillance video showing the moment a gunman tried to hold up a Brinks Armored truck in North Philadelphia.

It happened around 4:30 p.m. Monday along the 1900 block of North 5th Street, in a crowded parking lot of the Cousin's Supermarket.
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Cameras show a 2017 Nissan Altima drive up near the truck.

When the guard walks to the vehicle, you see the would-be thief jump out and run toward him with a gun.

As the suspect announced the robbery, the Brinks driver pulled out a gun and opened fire.


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Police said the attempted robber did not get away with anything, and no one was hurt.

Anyone with information on the attempted robbery should contact the FBI.