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Philadelphia Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Suspects in Robbery of Elderly Man on Spruce Street

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Published on May 16, 2025
Philadelphia Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Suspects in Robbery of Elderly Man on Spruce StreetSource: Philadelphia Police Department

The Philadelphia Police Department's Central Detective Division is asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects involved in a robbery that occurred on Saturday, April 27, on the 1200 block of Spruce Street. According to police, the incident took place around 7:00 p.m., when a 77-year-old man was approached from behind, pushed to the ground, and robbed of his wallet. The suspects then fled east on Spruce Street.

Surveillance footage of the incident has been released and is available on the Philadelphia Police Department’s website. The suspects remain unidentified as of this report. Authorities urge anyone with information about the robbery or the individuals involved to contact Central Detectives. Anonymous tips will not be accepted.