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August 19, 2016

Police: Man wanted for armed robbery at Nicetown bar

Crime Armed Robbery
081916_bar_nicetown Philadelphia Police Department/for PhillyVoice

Police are searching for a gunman who robbed bar patrons in the Nicetown section of Philadelphia.

The robbery occurred Wednesday around 1:50 a.m. at Frank's Place Bar located at 4210 North 15th Street.

Authorities said the armed man entered the establishment and demanded money. The suspect took cash, cell phones and a pocketbook from customers before fleeing the area. However, nothing was stolen from the bar.

Police describe the male suspect as 5-foot-8 in his late 20s with a medium complexion. He may have a tattoo on the inside of his right arm.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Northwest Detective Division at (215) 686-3353/3354.

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