Philadelphia

Caught on Video: Masked Man Smashes Drive-Thru Window, Climbs Into Checkers During Robbery

A masked, wig-wearing man launched a large rock through with drive-thru window of a Southwest Philadelphia Checkers before climbing inside to rob the fast food joint this weekend.

The robbery happened just after 4 a.m. Sunday at the Checkers at 2448 Island Avenue in the city's Eastwick section, police said.

Several employees were cleaning the restaurant when the large rock came smashing inside.

Surveillance video shows the man, who donned a mask, fake nose and black and white wig, struggling to climb through the broken window. He eventually made it inside and told the staff he was robbing them.

The employees ran to the back of the restaurant where other staff were and the robber ran out of the store, police said. He didn't make off with any money.

The suspect is described as light complected, standing 5-foot-7-inches tall with a medium build. He was last seen running toward the 7300 block of Wheeler Street.

Anyone with information is asked to call Philadelphia Police at 215.686.TIPS.

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