Robbery suspects lead police on chase through Pennypack Park

Thursday, December 20, 2018
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police searched a section of Pennypack Park for a robbery suspect Wednesday night.

Chopper 6 was over the scene just after 10 p.m. in the area of the park south of Holmesburg Prison.
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Initial reports said the suspects were in a van that sped away when spotted by police.

Police said the van drove through Holmesburg before coming to a stop along a trail in the park.

Police managed to catch three suspects, but for some time, a fourth suspect was on foot in the park. That suspect has since been captured.

It is not clear what or who the group allegedly robbed.
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Police say there were no shots fired.



There were no reports of injuries.

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