Police ID Suspects in North Philly Robberies

Police identified two men who they say went on a robbery spree in North Philadelphia.

Police identified two men who they believe are responsible for three robberies and two attempted robberies within the span of an hour.  Police say four victims in the incidents were Temple University students.

It happened last Wednesday in North Philadelphia.

Police say the first robbery occurred at 7:45 p.m. on the 2000 block of North 15th Street. The victim was walking when police say he was approached by two men. One suspect allegedly showed him a silver handgun and demanded money. Police say he then went through the alleged victim’s bag before fleeing with his accomplice down the 1900 block of North 15th Street without taking any money.

Around 8 p.m. police say the two suspects then approached two people on the 1900 block of Fontain Street. One suspect allegedly pointed a black handgun at a woman and stole her PNC Debit Card before fleeing South on 18th Street.

Around 8:15, police say the suspects then grabbed a woman on the 1300 block of North Carlisle Street. One of the suspects allegedly pulled out a gun and demanded money. They stole the woman’s cell phone, debit card and money before fleeing North on Carlisle Street, according to police.

At 8:32 p.m., police say the suspects approached a man walking on the 1300 block of North Franklin Street. One of the suspects allegedly grabbed him by the neck and pointed a gun and demanded money. The suspects stole $10 and fled South on Franklin Street toward Girard Avenue, according to police.

Finally at 8:55 p.m., police say the suspects approached a woman walking on the 900 block of West Montgomery Street. One of the suspects allegedly pointed a gun at her and demanded money. When the woman claimed she didn’t have any money, police say the suspects fled North on 10th Street from Montgomery Avenue.

Police have identified the two suspects as Kevin Wilson, 26, and Timothy Ballard, 31. Wilson is a black male with black hair and brown eyes, standing 5-foot-6 and weighing 145 pounds. Ballard is a black male with black hair and brown eyes standing 5-foot-4 and weighing 145 pounds.

If you have any information on their whereabouts, please call Philadelphia Police.
 

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