Robbers swipe $6K in cell phones from South Philadelphia store
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police say a pair of thieves worked together to pull off the robbery of a cell phone store in South Philadelphia.
The incident happened inside the MetroPCS store along the 2100 block of Oregon Avenue on October 15.
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Detectives say one of the suspects asked to see a phone and then the second suspect walked behind the counter.
He announced the robbery and the men filled a backpack and two bags with 22 phones and accessories worth $6,600 dollars.
No one was hurt.
Police describe the first suspect as a black male, 30 years-old, 5'8 tall with a full beard, low cut hair and dark complexion. He was wearing a black fleece jacket, navy blue shirt, and jeans.
The second suspect is described as a black male, 20 to 30 years-old, 6'1 tall with a mustache, bumps on face and dark complexion. He was wearing a black jacket with a blue hooded sweatshirt underneath.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 215.686.TIPS (8477) or text a tip to PPD TIP (773847).
