Knife-wielding man robs sushi restaurant in Fox Chase

Philadelphia police are searching for a man who robbed a sushi restaurant at knife point in the city's Fox Chase neighborhood.

The incident happened on June 25 just before 6:00 p.m. at the the Makiman Sushi Restaurant on the 7300 block of Oxford Avenue.

The robber was caught on surveillance walking into the restaurant the back entrance and covering his face with a t-shirt.

He approaches the counter, pulls out a large knife and demanded money.

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The employee can be seen backing away as the suspect grabs cash from the register.

He got away with an unknown amount of money before fleeing the scene, possibly in a gray Nissan with some front end damage.

Police describe the suspect as a male of unknown race, late 20-30 years-of-age with a medium build. He was wearing a black shirt, black jeans, and a black shirt covering his face.

If you see this suspect, do not approach him and call 911 immediately.

Anyone with information should call police at 215.686.TIPS (8477) or text a tip to PPD TIP (773847).