Arrest made in brutal beating, robbery in South Philadelphia

The suspect is seen on video repeatedly punching one victim and knocking the second unconscious.
Friday, December 2, 2022
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A man has been arrested for the brutal assault and robbery of two people at a market in South Philadelphia last month.

Police say Lance Ryan was taken into custody by the FBI in Baltimore, Maryland on Friday morning.
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He will return to Philadelphia to face charges for the incident, Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore tweeted.



The attack happened around 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 7 at Morris Market at the corner of 15th and Morris streets.

Surveillance video released by police showed the victims, a 54-year-old woman and a 21-year-old man, walking out of the store. The attacker puts on a mask and then follows them.
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He repeatedly punches one victim and knocks the second unconscious.

Police say he stole valuables from both victims and took off.

The above video is from a previous report.
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