7-Eleven employee punched, kicked to ground by group in Center City: police

A robbery ended with a brutal assault when police say several thieves attacked a young man in Center City earlier this month.

The 22-year-old victim was working at 7-Eleven on Chestnut Street when the group entered around 7 p.m. November 10.

Police say the man was punched and kicked to the ground as his $1,000 cell phone was stolen from his pocket.

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He suffered minor bruises from the attack.

On Tuesday, police released surveillance images as they attempt to identify the suspects.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Philadelphia police.

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