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A man became a victim of a gun-toting figure in Bella Vista.
At approximately 2 a.m. June 20, police ventured to the 1000 block of South Ninth Street for a report of a robbery in progress, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. The complainant noted that as he walked northbound on the stretch, a stranger approached him on a bike.
The individual pulled out a small black handgun, pointed it at the male and demanded money and his cell phone. The complainant gave him $10 but said he did not have a phone, leading the offender to shout “Give me your cell phone, or I’ll shoot you.” The victim ran off and flagged down a police officer, who helped to survey the area with negative results. The uninjured man described the offender as black, 20 to 25 years old and 5-foot-10 to 6 foot; having a thin build; being clean-shaven; possessing a weapon; and wearing a red hoodie and blue jeans.
To report information, call South Detectives’ tip line at 215-685-1635 or visit www.phillypolice.com/forms.
Contact Managing Editor Joseph Myers at jmyers@southphillyreview.com or ext. 124.
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