Video: Teens block woman on El train and rob her, police say

Philadelphia police are looking for a group of teenagers who trapped a rider on the Market-Frankford Line and stole her cellphone last month.
Photo credit Philadelphia Police Department/YouTube

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Philadelphia police are looking for a group of teenagers who trapped a rider on the Market-Frankford Line and stole her cellphone last month.

It happened just before noon on May 28, on the El at 56th and Market streets. Police released surveillance video showing five teenage boys blocking a woman from leaving the train. They stole her phone and ran away when the train made its next stop.

Police also shared still surveillance images in the video below to try to identify the suspects:

Anyone with information about the suspects is asked to call or text 215-686-8477. Tips can also be submitted anonymously online.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Philadelphia Police Department/YouTube