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Crime & Safety

Police: Man Robbed Continental Bank

The Philadelphia Police are seeking assistance in identifying a robbery suspect.

According to Philadelphia Police, on Aug. 30 at 4:12 p.m., an unidentified man entered the at 7133 Ridge Ave. and handed a bank teller a demand note requesting money. After receiving $1,348 in cash from the bank teller, the robber fled the bank and was last seen eastbound on Domino Lane, police said.

The robber is described by police as a white male, 25-30 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches tall, thin build, and weighing approximately 145 pounds, At the time of the crime, he wore a red Phillies baseball cap, a tan zippered Jacket, light blue jeans, and gray Nike track sneakers, police said.

Police ask anyone who sees this man not to approach him, but to immediately call 911. Police ask anyone with a tip regarding the robber or his whereabouts to call 215.686.TIPS (8477) or contact them online here.

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