Woman dragged to empty room, knocked unconscious and robbed in East Falls

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A woman is recovering after she was assaulted and knocked unconscious during a robbery in the East Falls section of Philadelphia.

Police released new surveillance video of the suspect on Tuesday.

The attack happened at the Alden Park Apartments on the 5500 block of Wissahickon Avenue on July 22.

"There has been no public announcement, no emails or PSAs, to any of their residents," said Monica Craun, who lives in the complex. "I feel really sad for this individual. I know she'd just been a manager here for three or four months."

Theo Dini says this attack has her rethinkingher own safety in what should be a secure building.

"It's concerning. The reason we have the key fobs to get in is so we can only have the residents get in, versus outside people. It's concerning to see other outside people can enter the buildings," said Dini.

Philadelphia police are investigating the incident. They say it happened around 4:40 p.m.

The video shows the man sneaking up on the woman from behind.

He then forces her into an empty room, throws her to the ground, knocks her out and runs off with her belongings.

Police say an employee found the woman a short time later and called for help.

"You can walk into the gate right now, no one is going to stop you. You can go in, you can go sit on the hood of my car," said Rasheed Daniels.

Daniels says lack of security is often a problem. He says his car and others were vandalized last week.

"We're looking to move right now. My wife is texting me new apartments as we speak," said Daniels.

Action News did reach out to Alden Park management about the incident, and their management company, Ram Partners LLC, but did not hear back.

Police are still searching for the suspect.

If you recognize him, you are asked to call or text Philadelphia police at215-686-TIPS (8477).