January 19, 2016
Philadelphia Police /for PhillyVoice
Philadelphia Police are seeking the public's help identifying this man, who, police said, robbed a Wawa in the Northeast on Dec. 15.
Philadelphia police are seeking the public help's identifying a man, who, police said, robbed a Wawa convenience store at knifepoint in the early morning hours of Dec. 15.
According to police, the incident occurred at about 3:43 a.m., when a male entered a Wawa at 10550 Knights Road and demanded money.
Police said an employee placed an unknown amount of money inside a plastic Wawa bag, and the suspect fled the store. He was last seen heading toward a wooded area leading to Bensalem Township.
No injuries were reported, law enforcement officials noted.
The wanted individual has been described by police as being a white male who is about 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs between 150 and 160 pounds. Police said he was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt turned inside out, black pants, black boots, sunglasses and was armed with a large knife.
WATCH the store's surveillance tape here:
Anyone with information is urged to call Philadelphia police at 215-686-8477 or text a tip to 773847.
Also, tips can be sent anonymously to police here.
