NJ firefighter injured during robbery in Chinatown, suspects sought

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Sunday, October 19, 2025
NJ firefighter injured during robbery in Chinatown, suspects sought

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police are investigating after three men pistol whipped a New Jersey firefighter in the city's Chinatown neighborhood.

Police say surveillance cameras captured the suspects fleeing the scene at 10th and Cherry streets in a stolen Honda Accord, just after 7 p.m. Saturday.

They fled with the victim's Rolex watch and a gun, and have not been caught.

The firefighter was treated for minor injuries.

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