Police ID Polo Bandit: Cops

Philadelphia Police say they've identified a man with a passion for polo caught on surveillance video robbing a Dunkin Donuts and two video game stores.

Philadelphia Police say they've identified a man with a passion for polo caught on surveillance video robbing a Dunkin Donuts and two video game stores.

On Friday at 7 p.m., police say the suspect entered a Dunkin Donuts on 5301 Chew Avenue armed with a handgun. The suspect approached the counter, demanded money and stole an undetermined amount of cash before fleeing on foot through the parking lot, according to investigators. During the robbery, police say the man was wearing an orange Polo hat, black Nike windbreaker and black pants.

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On Sunday, at 11:55 a.m., police say the suspect entered the Game Stop on 5301 Avenue, armed with a handgun. The man was seen on surveillance video approaching the store employee and demanding money from the safe and cash registers. Police say the suspect then handed a backpack to the employee who placed an undetermined amount of cash, X-Box game system, X-Box game, cell phone and keys inside. The suspect then fled on foot in an unknown direction. During the robbery, police say he was wearing a dark button down shirt, dark baseball cap and dark pants while carrying a black and gray backpack and armed with a handgun.

On Monday, at 11:30 a.m, police say the suspect entered the Game Stop on 2900 North Broad Street where he pulled out a handgun and demanded money from the safe. The suspect was seen on surveillance video duct taping the employees and forcing them into the back of the store. While the suspect was in the front, police say the employees managed to lock themselves in the back room and call 911. The suspect then fled on foot in an unknown direction after taking an undetermined amount of cash, PS3 game system and several video games.

During the robbery police say the suspect was wearing a blue and red Polo hat with a number 3 on the side and a blue Polo shirt with white lettering. At one point in the robbery, police say he then changed into a blue Polo shirt with a white Polo logo, dark shorts and white sneakers while carrying a black and gray backpack and armed with a handgun.

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After NBC10 first aired the story on the thefts, police say the mother and girlfriend of 20-year-old Maurice Connelly identified the man as the suspect.

"They were cooperative," said Lieutenant George McClay of the Philadelphia Police. "They said they saw him in the video right away and as soon as he saw himself he packed his bag and left."

Investigators say they searched two homes in the area where Connelly allegedly lived where they found numerous articles of polo clothing as well as the stolen video game items.

"Right now he's considered armed and dangerous," said Lieutenant McClay. "The FBI as well as U.S. Marshals are actively involved and we are still currently serving warrants." 

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Connelly is described as a stocky black male in his mid to late 20’s, standing between 5-foot-8 and 5-foot-10 with a beard.

If you have any information on this suspect and crime, please call Philadelphia Police at 215-686-3352. The Citizens Crime Commission and the Game Stop Corporation are offering a $1000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect.
 

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