2 Wanted in Barbershop Armed Robbery

Watch the surveillance video and let police know if you have any idea who the suspects are.

Police have released surveillance video and are asking for the public's help in identifying two men they say robbed Kontrol Hair Salon and Barbershop in West Philadelphia at gunpoint on May 13.

According to investigators, employees and customers were inside the barbershop on the 5100 block of Walnut St. when a man walked in, pulled out a gun and demanded money. Soon after, a second man entered the shop and both suspects went through everyone's pockets.



They confiscated $690 cash, credit cards and identification before fleeing on foot on Walnut St. toward 51st St., police said.

Suspect #1 is described as a black male, 5'7"-5'8", around 150lbs with a dark complextion, short hair and mustache. He was last seen wearing light-colored capri pants and a white T-shirt.

Suspect #2 is a husky black male, around 5'7" wearing dark pants, a light shirt and red hat.

Anyone with information on the crime is asked to call police right away.

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