A man dressed as if he was ready to go fishing held up a Northeast Philadelphia post office Thursday afternoon.
The man – described by postal workers as being in his 50s or 60s with a bushy gray beard – wore a bucket hat, striped shirt and tan cargo shorts when he walked into the post office at 6382 Castor Avenue around 4:20 p.m. and pointed a gun at a postal worker.
The man – who remained calm and collected throughout the incident – grabbed cash, money orders and more before making his getaway on foot, said the US Postal Inspection Service.
Luckily no one was hurt.
"When people rob a post office, they're generally after cash, postal money or stamps," said Reginald Wade Jr. "It's really ridiculous."
Surveillance images from nearby stores showed
Postal inspectors offered a reward up to $25,000 for information leading to a conviction. Tips can be called into 877-876-2455.
