February 09, 2016
Philadelphia Police /for PhillyVoice
Philadelphia police are seeking help identifying this man, who, police said, forced a 25-year-old man into a car at 19th and Market streets in broad daylight on Feb. 4, took him to a bank and demanded money.
A suspect allegedly grabbed a 25-year-old man walking near 19th and Market streets last week, forced him into a car at gunpoint and then drove him to a bank, where he demanded that the man withdraw money, Philadelphia police said.
According to police, the suspect is about 25 years old and about 5 feet 9 inches tall with a stocky build and dark complexion.
The incident began at about 2:15 p.m. on Thursday when police said the man was approached by the suspect as he was leaving work.
The suspect was wearing dark clothing at the time and was known to the man as "P," police said. He allegedly forced the man into a black, four-door Audi at gunpoint, where a second suspect was waiting behind the wheel.
The suspect allegedly told the man he was taking him to the Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union, located on the seventh floor of a building at 501 S. 54th St., police said.
WATCH footage taken by the bank's surveillance cameras here:
According to law enforcement officials, while the man was talking to the teller, he was able to let the bank employee know he was being robbed.
The teller called police, and investigators said the suspect fled on foot.
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.
