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A 28-year-old man met with misfortune in South of South last week.
Two male offenders accosted the individual at 10:37 p.m. April 17 on the 1500 block of Carpenter Street, with one striking him on the right side of his face with an unknown object and declaring “Let go of the … bag,” Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said.
While holding his backpack that contained $700, identification, an iPod, a debit card and a black leather wallet, he suffered a knife nick to his left side from the second offender. The duo took the bag and flee northbound on 16th Street.
Along with the knife wound, he had a swollen left eye, Tolliver said.
The assailants were described as black with dark complexions, in their late 20s, 6-feet and 200 pounds The first instigator was wearing a black T-shirt while the second possessed a knife and was wearing a white T-shirt.
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.
Also in this week’s Police Report:
Cross fire casualty
Hazy situation
Residential assault
Disrespect for an elder
Greedy fingers
Subway sorrow
Presciption drug take-back day
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