2 suspects sought in North Philadelphia Family Dollar robbery

NORTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police are searching for two men who robbed a North Philadelphia Family Dollar store.

It happened inside the store located along the 2600 block of Germantown Avenue last Wednesday night.

Authorities say two employees were closing the front door gate when they were approached by a man with a gun.

The first suspect forced both employees back into the store with the second suspect close behind.

One of the employees was forced to the ground while the second employee cleaned out the cash register.

The gunmen got away with $81 and several packs of cigarettes. Neither employee was hurt.

If you see these suspects do not approach them, contact 911 immediately.

To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477) or text a tip to PPD TIP or 773847.

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