Police: Suspect sought after robbing Rita's Water Ice at gunpoint
EAST MOUNT AIRY - Philadelphia police are searching for a man who they say robbed a Rita's Water Ice at gunpoint Monday afternoon in East Mount Airy.
Authorities say the incident happened at the Rita's location on the 8200 block of Stenton Avenue.
A man allegedly approached the counter to make a purchase when he suddenly pulled out a silver revolver and demanded money. Police say the suspect took off with $100.
He was last seen heading toward Durham Street on foot.
Police describe the suspect as a man in his late-20s to mid-30s with a goatee. He was reportedly wearing a red baseball cap, a dark-colored hoodie and jacket, with denim jeans and red sneakers.
Anyone with information on the suspect's whereabouts is asked to contact police at 215-686-3353.
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