Philadelphia police ask for public's help solving series of armed robberies in Center City, North Philly – CBS News

Philadelphia police ask for public’s help solving series of armed robberies in Center City, North Philly  CBS News

Police in Philadelphia are investigating a series of early morning armed robberies that appear to target people carrying bags in Center City, North Philly and other areas.The first of eight similar robberies occurred Friday morning at 1800 West Norris St. Two suspects, armed with handguns that had flashlights and laser attachments, approached a man sleeping in his car. The suspects took the man's watch, two silver chains and a medallion, Philadelphia Police Capt. Jason Smith said during a news conference on Wednesday. The suspects in all the robberies but one used handguns with the light attachments, Smith said. The suspects appear to target people who are carrying bags, he added.Two masked suspects committed five robberies Sunday between 4:40 a.m.

and 6:05 a.m. in Northern Liberties, Center City, Spring Garden and North Philadelphia, police said. The suspects were armed with handguns, one of which was equipped with a flashlight and laser attachment, and took bags and phones from their victims, police said. No injuries have been reported. The suspects used a stolen black Honda Accord, which police recovered on the 2200 block of West Sergeant Street. The Sunday morning robberies occurred at: 400 Spring Garden St., 1900 Arch St. (outside the Four Seasons Hotel), 2222 Green St., 1300 North Broad St. and 1900 North 16th St. The suspects took cellphones, keys,