Two men sought for Castor Avenue Wawa robbery
Two men are wanted in connection with the July 25 robbery of the Wawa at 6935 Castor Ave.
One of the suspects paid for a drink to distract the clerk, while the second man reached over the counter to grab cartons of cigarettes. The two men fled on foot along Tyson Avenue toward Rutland Street.
The suspects are described as black men ages 20 to 30 and 30 to 40. One was wearing blue pants, a blue shirt and a doo rag. The other man wore jeans, a yellow shirt and a baseball hat.
Anyone with information about this crime should contact police by calling 215.686.TIPS (8477), texting to PPD TIP or 773847 or submitting a tip online.
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