Armed robbers hit southwest philly gas station

Armed robbers hit Southwest Philly gas station

January 26, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Two armed robbers entered the United Gas station on Buist Avenue on Tuesday and fled with more than $1,600 in stolen tobacco products.

Shortly before 10:30 PM, two men entered United Gas at 6901 Buist Avenue and forced their way behind the register. One of the suspects pulled a handgun with an extended magazine.

They proceeded to hold the employee at gunpoint while they began taking items from the store. The offenders take about $1600, tobacco products, and the victim’s phone before fleeing the scene on foot.

 

 

Pamela Rosenthal

Pamela Rosenthal

Pam Rosenthal lives, works and plays in America's deep south and covers police and fire news for Shore News Network from Florida to Virginia.

Note: This is not the NYC based author with the same name.