Update: Suspect Arrested for Robbery of Qin's Grocery Store in the 3rd District
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Arrested: Suspect Involved in Robbery of Qin's Grocery Store in the 3rd District Was Arrested Within Hours From a Facebook Viewers 9-1-1 Tip
The Philadelphia Police Department would like to extend its gratitude to the media and the viewers of Phillypolice Facebook for helping us apprehend the suspect for the robbery of Qin's Grocery Store located at 1100 West Moyamensing Avenue on December 27, 2011, at 4:47pm. On December 28, 2011, at 1:...
South Detectives Seek Assistance in Identifying Suspect Depicted in Surveillance Video
December 28, 2011

On December 27, 2011, at 4:47pm, an unknown male entered the Qin's Grocery store located at 1100 West Moyamensing Avenue armed with a handgun demanding money. The employee opened the register and the suspect took approximately $200 in cash and fled the store on foot South on 11th Street then East on Porter Street.
- Suspect description:
White male, 20’s, 5’9"-5’10", stocky build, dark hair, wearing a purple or royal blue Monster hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, black/white Adidas shell top sneakers and a black mask with flowers on it covering half his face. - To view the surveillance video: Visit The Philadelphia Police YouTube Channel or visithttp://phillypolice.com/news
- If you see this male do not approach him, contact 911 immediately.
- To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477).
- Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously.
If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact:
South Detective Division
215-686-3013/3014
Det Spadaccini #9053
DC# 11-03-085649