Another armored truck robbed at gunpoint in Philadelphia as 3 suspects sought
PHILADELPHIA - There have been at least three armored vehicle thefts in Philadelphia in the last three weeks, with the latest unfolding in broad daylight on Wednesday.
What we know:
A security officer for Brinks was confronted by an armed suspect after a cash pickup in the Holmeburg Shopping Center in Northeast Philadelphia.
When he tried to reach for his service weapon, two more suspects emerged from a nearby vehicle and pointed a rifle at the guard.
Police say one suspect took the money bag, while another stole the guard's handgun.
All three suspects fled in a silver Honda Accord after the truck's locking system stopped them from fully opening the vehicle.
No injuries were reported, and an undisclosed amount of money was stolen.
Dig deeper:
Police are investigating whether Wednesday's incident is related to other recent armored truck thefts in the area.
Last week, a Loomis driver was robbed by two armed suspects in Lawncrest.
The week before, a Brinks truck was targeted by two armed robbers near a Home Depot in Port Richmond.
The Source: Information from this article was provided by Philadelphia police.