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A man robbed an area corner store after purchasing a bag of chips New Year’s Day.
The robber, who was caught on video surveillance, entered Double-O-Seven, 2655 S. Seventh St., grabbed a bag of chips and paid for them at 6:38 p.m. Jan. 1, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said.
As the 56-year-old cashier placed the change in the register, the patron said, “This is a robbery. Give me all the green in the register,” Tolliver said.
She looked up and saw a black automatic handgun in his hand, so she gave him $225, according to police. He fled the location and headed north on Seventh.
The suspect was described as white, in his early 30s, 6-foot-2; having a medium build, blond hair and blue eyes; and wearing a gray hoody inside out, green T-shirt, blue jeans and a black cloth over his face.
To report information, call South Detectives’ tip line at 215-685-1635 or visit www.phillypolice.com/forms.
Contact Managing Editor Amanda L. Snyder at asnyder@southphillyreview.com or ext. 117.
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