Philadelphia's police force is on the hunt for a suspected serial robber believed to have hit multiple cell phone stores across the tri-state area. Joshua Randolph, 22, has found himself at the center of a dragnet with law enforcement officers from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware on his trail.

According to FOX29, police warn the public against approaching Randolph, citing him as potentially armed and volatile, they urge anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts to step forward and make contact with authorities, Randolph's last reported addresses include the 2700 block of Wolf Street, the 1400 block of Lardner Street, and the 900 block of Granite Street. In their appeal, the Philadelphia Police Department has specifically requested that tips be directed to their Northeast Detectives at 215-686-3153 or through the dedicated tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).

Across the river in New Jersey and the neighboring state of Delaware, the ripple effect of Randolph's alleged criminal actions has prompted local police departments to join forces with Philadelphia officers. As reported by NBC Philadelphia, Randolph is currently under an active arrest warrant.

Digging deeper into the cross-state implications of these robberies, Audacy's KYW Newsradio underlines the extended scope of Randolph's alleged spree. They echo the Philadelphia police's description of Randolph as "armed and dangerous" and reinforce the call for vigilance among citizens they encourage the public to come forth with any actionable intelligence, emphasizing the importance of community collaboration in apprehending individuals suspected of preying on the commercial establishments that serve them.

Information can be communicated to police in various ways; tipsters may opt for the traditional call or lean into the digital age and text or submit their insights online – with the promise that all tips will maintain their confidentiality.