Knife-wielding man steals $583 from Mt. Airy Rite Aid

Police are seeking a suspect in a robbery that took place at the Rite Aid Pharmacy in Mt. Airy on Tuesday, Nov. 4. 

 

At 8:51 p.m., an unknown male entered the store armed with a knife. He demanded money from an employee. The employee complied and opened the cash register. The suspect took approximated $583 before fleeing on foot in an unknown direction. 

The suspect is described as a 5’10” black male with light complextion and a thin build. He was last seen wearing a dark-colored Nike hoodie, black sneakers with blue tips and red heels, faded blue jeans, dark-colored gloves, a dark-colored mask covering his face and a black backpack.

To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477) or text a tip to PPD TIP or 773847. Use this form to submit an anonymous tip electronically.

An earlier version of this article incorrectly identified the location of this Rite Aid as Chestnut Hill. It is in Mt. Airy. NewsWorks regrets the error.