PHILADELPHIA – Police say a driver believed she was helping a disabled car when two suspects robbed her at gunpoint in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n
What we know:<\/p>\n
The victim told police she was flagged down by two men who were pulled over in a newer model Jeep Compass near Courtland and 11th streets last Thursday afternoon.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The men asked the victim to jump start their car when suddenly one man pulled out a gun and robbed the woman of her purse. The suspects fled south on 11th Street, according to police.<\/p>\n
What you can do:<\/p>\n
Police are hoping for the public’s help in identifying the suspects, both described as Black men around 5’9″. The armed suspect was wearing a black jacket, Adidas pants, and a face mask at the time of the robbery.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The second suspect reportedly has short dreadlocks, and was dressed in dark clothing.<\/p>\n
The Source: Information provided by the Philadelphia Police Department.<\/p>\n
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