Masked gunman robs cell phone store in Germantown

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Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Philadelphia police are looking for a suspect who robbed a cell phone store at gunpoint in the city's Germantown section.
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GERMANTOWN (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police are looking for a suspect who robbed a cell phone store at gunpoint in the city's Germantown section.

The incident happened just before 6 p.m. Saturday night at Hi Com Wireless store located at 13 East Chelten Avenue.

Police say the suspect approached a 26-year-old employee at gunpoint and demanded cell phones and cash.

He got away with 25 phones and an unknown amount of cash before fleeing the scene.

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There were no injuries reported during this robbery.

The suspect is described by police at as black male, 30-40-years-old, 6'4" tall with a dark complexion and thin build. He was wearing a black cloth covering his face, black hooded sweat jacket, black sweatpants, and white sneakers. Offender was wearing . Offender was armed with a black handgun.

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