Police Still Looking For Thief In Holme Circle Area Robbery
by Alex Lloyd Gross
he suspect approached the victim from behind, threw her to the ground, punched her multiple times before taking her vehicle keys and cell phone. The suspect attempted to take the complainant’s vehicle but was chased off by bystanders.
Philadelphia Police are looking for the male in the above photo and video. He is accused of violently attacking and robbing an unarmed female on October 12 about 10:00Pm on the 2900 block of Holme Ave This thief is caught on video smoking a cigarette before he starts his robbery. It is unknown what he did with the cigarette butt after he was finished. It has his DNA on it.
. The suspect approached the victim from behind, threw her to the ground, punched her multiple times before taking her vehicle keys and cell phone. The suspect attempted to take the complainant’s vehicle but was chased off by bystanders. As previously said, this area is covered in cameras.
This area is generally quiet, but there have been robberies near that location before, and at times, the thief has gotten beaten up by the intended victim and or bystanders, regardless of if the robber is male or female.
- If you see this suspect do not approach, contact 911 immediately.
- To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477)
- Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously.
- All tips will be confidential.
If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact:
Northeast Detective Division:
215-686-3153/3154
DC 26-08-050867