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Police Seek Suspect In Ice Cream Shop Robbery

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PHILADELPHIA -

Philadelphia police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect in an ice cream shop robbery in Bustleton.

Police said an unknown man went into a Dairy Queen at 1619 Grant Avenue on Feb. 14 at 8:40 p.m. He approached an employee, told him that he had a gun, and demanded money. The man then took an undetermined amount of cash and ran in an unknown direction.

The suspect is described as a white man, around 20- to 25-years-old, about 5 feet 6 inches tall, with a medium build. He was wearing a green hat, a brown and tan hooded sweatshirt, a brown jacket and a black bandana tied around his neck.

Police ask that no one approach the man if he is seen, but to call 911 immediately.

Anyone with information can submit a tip by calling 215-686-8477, texting 773847, or using this electronic form.

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