VIDEO: Suspect punches, robs man just involved in crash

Monday, December 21, 2015
KENSINGTON (WPVI) -- Police need your help finding the suspect who they say punched then robbed a man who had just been involved in a traffic accident.

The incident happened back on December 4th at 10:52 a.m. on the 200 block of West Tioga Street in Philadelphia's Kensington section.

Police say the victim, a 25-year-old man, was involved in a crash on West Tioga Street. While sitting inside his vehicle he was approached by an unknown male who began punching him in his face.
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The suspect then took the victim's iPhone 6 and tablet before fleeing the scene on foot.

The victim was transported to Temple University Hospital where he was treated for his injuries.

The suspect is described as a black male, 30 years-of-age, beard, wearing a green jacket, and blue jeans.



If you have any information about the suspect's identity and/or whereabouts you are asked to contact police.

To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477) or text a tip to PPD TIP or 773847. Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously. All tips will be confidential.
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