Couple robbed by group of men while leaving bar in Holmesburg: Police

Officers say the suspects got away with $500 and drove off.

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Sunday, February 27, 2022
Couple robbed by group of men while walking home from bar
Couple robbed by group of men while walking home from bar

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police are working to track down a group of men who robbed a couple in Holmesburg.

It happened just after 3 a.m. Sunday morning in the 7900 block of Craig Street.

Police say a man and woman were walking to the car, returning from a local bar, when they were approached by several men wearing ski masks.

At least one of the men was armed with a handgun.

Police say the masked men demanded money from the man, who turned over $500.

During the robbery, one of the suspects fired a shot before fleeing the scene in a dark-colored sedan.

No injuries were reported.

Anyone with information on the suspects is asked to call police at 215-686-TIPS.