A $3,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted for choking and robbing two women in South Philadelphia last June.
The first attack happened Sunday, June 17, around 7:30 a.m. on the 600 block of Catharine Street, according to investigators. Police say a man riding a bike approached a woman from behind. He then allegedly choked and robbed her of various credit cards and $300 in cash before fleeing east on Catharine Street.
The second attack happened Monday, June 18 around 6:30 a.m. on the 400 block of Christian Street. The man once again approached a woman while on a bike and choked her, investigators say. During that incident, authorities tell NBC10, the suspect choked the woman unconscious. When she woke up, she says her purse, iPhone and cash were gone.
Police are describing the suspect as a medium to light-skinned black male in his 20s, standing between 5-foot-9 and 6-feet tall. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt. One of the victims also told police he was riding an older model black pedal bike.
On Tuesday police released surveillance video of the suspect:
Credit: Philadelphia Police
Police held a press conference on the attacks Tuesday afternoon. During the press conference, they announced various community groups were offering $3000 to anyone with information leading to an arrest.
Anyone with information on either of the two incidents is urged to call Philadelphia Police at 215-686-3013 or 215-546-TIPS.
