Police looking for suspect after video shows woman robbed in Tacony

Philadelphia Police are searching for a suspect who was seen on surveillance video robbing a woman while she was waiting for the bus at the beginning of February, according to officials.

Investigators said the robbery happened on Feb. 5 at around 5:30 a.m. near the 6900 block of Torresdale Avenue.

In the video, a man in a hoodie approaches a woman using a walking aid and pulls on her purse strap, leading her to fall down on the sidewalk. Police said she was dragged for a short distance. The man then ran toward the 4600 block of Disston Street.

The woman’s purse with cash, a cellphone, her keys and ID were taken, according to police…

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