Police seek suspects in armed robbery at Popeyes restaurant in West Philadelphia

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Sunday, June 21, 2026 2:13PM
Police seek suspects in armed robbery at Popeyes restaurant in West Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police are investigating an armed robbery in West Philadelphia.

Officers were called to the 5600 block of Lancaster Ave early Sunday morning for reports of a robbery at a Popeyes restaurant.

Police say three armed men forced their way in and took between $1,000 to $3,000 from the safe.

The suspects then fled on foot down Lancaster Ave toward 57th Street.

One employee was injured, but police say those injuries are minor.

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