VIDEO: Suspect punches, robs man just involved in crash

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Monday, December 21, 2015
VIDEO: Suspect punches, robs man just involved in crash
Police need your help finding the suspect who they say punched then robbed a man who had just been involved in a traffic accident.

KENSINGTON (WPVI) -- Police need your help finding the suspect who they say punched then robbed a man who had just been involved in a traffic accident.

The incident happened back on December 4th at 10:52 a.m. on the 200 block of West Tioga Street in Philadelphia's Kensington section.

Police say the victim, a 25-year-old man, was involved in a crash on West Tioga Street. While sitting inside his vehicle he was approached by an unknown male who began punching him in his face.

The suspect then took the victim's iPhone 6 and tablet before fleeing the scene on foot.

The victim was transported to Temple University Hospital where he was treated for his injuries.

The suspect is described as a black male, 30 years-of-age, beard, wearing a green jacket, and blue jeans.

If you have any information about the suspect's identity and/or whereabouts you are asked to contact police.

To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477) or text a tip to PPD TIP or 773847. Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously. All tips will be confidential.