Police are searching for two men who they say stole money and SEPTA tokens from a local restaurant.
On March 24 at 1 a.m., police say the two men walked into the Golden King II restaurant on 7100 Elmwood Avenue.
The first suspect pulled out a gun and pointed it at the restaurant employees while the second climbed over the bar and removed between $200 and $300 as well as SEPTA tokens from the register, according to police. Investigators say the men then fled the scene.
Credit Philadelphia Police
Prior to the robbery, police say the suspect who stole the money was caught on surveillance video talking to a patron. He is considered a person of interest.
The first suspect is described as a light skinned black male in his early 20’s with no facial hair, standing 5-foot-6 and weighing 140 pounds. He was last seen wearing dark pants, a Gray/light blue hooded sweatshirt and dark pants. Police also say he was armed with a black revolver.
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The second suspect is described as a black male in his early 20’s standing 5-foot-4 and weighing 120 pounds. He was last seen wearing a light Gray hooded sweatshirt, dark pants and a black mask covering his face.
If you have any information on this incident, please call Philadelphia Police.
