PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Philadelphia police have released surveillance photos in the hopes of identifying two suspects who attacked and robbed at least three people in Chinatown last month.
Two of the assaults happened on June 14. The first incident happened around 9:30 p.m. near Ninth and Cherry streets. A 62-year-old man had just finished paying for parking at a kiosk when the two men approached him.
They demanded his wallet, and when the victim tried to get away, they punched the man to the ground, police said. They continued their attack and stole his wallet.
About an hour later, at Eighth and Arch streets, one of the suspects asked a 27-year-old man for his wallet, and the second suspect tackled the victim to the ground, officials said. The suspect hit the man in the face, then took his wallet and AirPods.
Two days later, also around 9.30 p.m., a 16-year-old was walking near Ninth and Arch streets when the pair asked him for money. When he refused, they grabbed his phone and began punching him in the head. Investigators said they threw him to the ground and kicked him. They got away with $5 that fell from the victim’s pocket.
IMAGES OF SUSPECTS
Detectives have released pictures of the suspects. Anyone who may recognize them is asked to submit a tip by calling or texting 215-686-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted anonymously online.