3 suspects in masks, bulletproof vests wanted for robbing North Philadelphia business

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3 suspects in masks, bulletproof vests wanted for robbing North Philadelphia business
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The investigation quickly turned into a barricade situation until SWAT cleared the property around 2 a.m. with no one in custody.

3 suspects in masks, bulletproof vests wanted for robbing businessPhiladelphia police are searching for three armed men who robbed a business wearing masks and bulletproof vests on Saturday night in North Philadelphia.

It happened around 11:20 p.m. at the Philly Stop Shop, which is located on the 2900 block of North 5th Street.Police followed one suspect who ran away, while two others ran back inside the business. During the incident, police say the 47-year-old store owner was pistol-whipped and taken to the hospital in stable condition. A 37-year-old woman who was inside at the time of the robbery was also injured.

Monique Varona says her family has been in business on the block for nearly five decades and witnessed its decline. "Everybody was very united and everybody got along. There was not that much robbing and stealing. Hopefully, things will change after this for the better," said Varona.Officers were able to recover a suspect's gun and the vehicle they were driving. Police also found zip ties and other items inside the car that officers believed were going to be used to commit the crime.Copyright © 2024 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved.

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