November 23, 2015
Philadelphia Police /for PhillyVoice
Philadelphia police are seeking this costumed superhero wannabe for his alleged role in the assault of a cab driver on Oct. 31.
Mr. Incredible this guy ain't.
Philadelphia police are hoping the public can help identify this costumed superhero wannabe who, police said, punched a cab driver after not paying his fare.
According to police, the incident occurred Oct. 31 at about 3:48 a.m., after the 62-year-old male cab driver picked up the wanted individual and a female passenger at Front and Spring Garden streets.
After driving the pair to the 5800 block of Ridge Avenue, the male and the female walked into a 7-Eleven convenience store and made a purchase, but police said when they exited, they walked away from the cab without paying their fare.
Watch video from that 7-Eleven here:
When the cab driver told the pair that he was going to call the police, the man allegedly punched the 62-year-old in the face and fled, investigators said.
Officers took the cab driver to Roxborough Memorial Hospital, where he was treated for a laceration to his face, police said.
Police have said that they are looking for the wanted man and would like to talk to the woman, both of whom were dressed as animated characters form the Disney Pixar movie "The Incredibles."
The man is described by police as a white male in his early to mid-20s, who is between 5 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 9 inches tall with dark hair and a stocky build. He was wearing a red-colored "Mr. Incredible" costume at the time of the incident.
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.
