Suspect sought in Burholme CVS robbery

For nearly a month, police in the 2nd District have been searching for the suspect who held up a Burholme CVS.

On Aug. 6, an armed man robbed the pharmacy safe at the 7350 Oxford Ave. CVS after he demanded that a pharmacist open the safe for him.

Northeast Detectives are asking for tips about the suspect, a white male with light brown or greenish eyes. He’s 5’10’ to 6′ tall with a husky build. He was wearing a black baseball hat, long-sleeve black Eagles shirt, gloves and light jeans at the time of the robbery. His face was covered with a red bandana.

Tips can be called into 215.686.TIPS (8477), texted to PPD TIP or 773847 or submitted online.

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