According to Fox 29, on November 28 around 5:00 pm, a 42-year-old male was approached by several unknown males as he prepared to pump gas into his car. The incident took place at a BP gas station located at 433 West Lehigh Avenue.

 

Surveillance video showed one of the suspects demand the man’s money, brandish a gun and order the others to search the man’s pockets. The man tried to escape and was pinned to the hood of his car by said suspect, who then entered the vehicle and fled. The rest of the suspects fled on foot.

The stolen vehicle was abandoned on the 2700 block of North 6th Street later that night. The victim’s wallet was taken with credit cards and identification inside in addition to $200 cash from his pockets and $300 from inside of his car.

Philadelphia Police describe the main assailant as a 5’9, medium complected black male around 30 years old, armed with a handgun, wearing a green hooded sweatshirt. The other suspects are described as one unidentified Hispanic male and five unidentified black males wearing hooded sweatshirts .

To submit a tip about this crime, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477) or text a tip to PPD TIP or 773847.

Information about this crime can be submitted to East Detective Division 215-686-3243/3244 Det. Getz #713 DC 15-25-097787.