Man robs customers at gunpoint in Olney store

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Friday, September 20, 2019
Man robs customers at gunpoint in Olney store
Man robs customers at gunpoint in Olney store: as seen on Action News Mornings, September 20, 2019.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police are searching for the gunman who robbed several people inside a store in Olney.

Surveillance video shows the robber walking into a business on the 5400 block on North 5th Street around 11:45 p.m. Wednesday.

He then pulls out a handgun and robs a number of customers.

Police said one person fought back forcing the gunman out the door.

The suspect was able to fire a shot into the store, but no one was hurt.

He is described as a black male, 25 to 35 years old, thin build, with a beard, wearing a blue baseball hat, maroon hooded sweatshirt, blue and black shorts, and black and white sneakers.

Anyone with information should call police at 215-686-3353/3354.