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The Central Detective Division last week announced it is seeking William Mack as the suspect in four gunpoint robberies of food delivery persons, with two of the incidents occurring in South Philly. They identified the 43-year-old Camden resident after analyzing the details of 12 such crimes since March 21.
In each matter, authorities determined that someone would call a restaurant whose delivery person uses an electric bicycle, which, their report notes, tends to retail for nearly $1,200, then rob the worker of the ride, a cell phone and cash by administering threats with a firearm. Officials released dates and locations for the dozen complaints, with the 10th, details of which they have not released, occurring July 15 on the 600 block of Catharine Street. In the most recent documented case, the victim was set to drop off food on the 1700 block of Catharine Street when an unknown offender approached from behind and pointed a black gun at him, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said.
When the motorist said he had no money on him because the customers had paid online, the supposed gunman allegedly demanded his iPhone 5, grabbed his electric mountain bike and fled eastbound on Catharine Street. Police identified Mack as the suspect by analyzing two separate phone numbers, which they contend are his, that made the calls.
To report information, call Central Detective Division at 215-686-3093, or dial 911.
Contact Managing Editor Joseph Myers at jmyers@southphillyreview.com or ext. 124.
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