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The Philadelphia Police Department’s Central Detective Division is actively seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating multiple suspects wanted in connection with an armed commercial robbery that occurred in the city’s 22nd District. The incident took place on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at approximately 4:00 PM, at Diaz Grocery, located at 1501 North 29th Street in Philadelphia. According to police reports, two suspects entered the establishment while a third individual maintained a lookout outside. Upon entering, the suspects brandished handguns and announced their intent to rob the store. They forced the victims into a rear stockroom and demanded access to a safe. During the confrontation, Suspect #1 pistol-whipped the store owner in the face, inflicting a significant laceration below the eye. Although the suspects were unable to open the safe, they proceeded to ransack the front point-of-sale area before fleeing the scene. The suspects escaped eastbound on West Jefferson Street, taking the victim’s keys, a mobile phone, and approximately $7,000 in cash. The investigating agency, the Philadelphia Police Department, has released video footage and still images of the suspects to aid in their identification. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of these individuals or their identities to come forward. The suspects remain at large, and the public is encouraged to contact the Central Detective Division with any tips or information that may assist in the ongoing investigation. This case involves serious violent crimes, including armed robbery and assault, and police emphasize the importance of community cooperation in bringing those responsible to justice.
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