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A man fell prey to two offenders in Grays Ferry Saturday night.
At 9:15 p.m., the victim was in the area of 30th and Reed streets when the figures approached him from behind. The first, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said, pulled a gun and demanded his belongings. The pedestrian hesitated, with the second stranger punching him in the neck, leading him to fall to the ground.
When he rose, he had to empty his pockets per the second man’s demand. He gave over his wallet, from which the second offender removed $50 before reaching into his sweatshirt pocket to remove his iPhone. The two then ran eastbound on Reed Street toward 30th Street, Tolliver said.
The victim, who sustained pain and swelling to the right side of his neck, described the first as black, 17 years old; having a dark complexion; and wearing a black hoodie that covered his face. He labeled the second 17 years old; having a light complexion; and wearing a brown or gray hoodie that covered his face.
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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