Police are investigating a string of robberies and attempted robberies across three Philadelphia neighborhoods early Friday morning involving suspects using a rifle.
The Philadelphia Police Department claims the suspects threatened people with an AR-15-style rifle and were driving a gray or silver SUV or pick-up truck.
Police say there were five reported robberies or attempted robberies overnight in Fishtown, Port Richmond and North Philly. The five alleged incidents happened between 12 a.m. and 6:17 a.m…