Philadelphia PD Crime Report
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
On November 23, 2024, at approximately 1:00 PM, officers responded to a robbery at the Exotic Convenience Store located in the 6700 block of Castor Avenue. Upon arrival, the store employee reported that an unknown Black male entered the store, walked to the back, and, when approached, brandished a black handgun. The suspect forced the employee to the register and demanded money. Approximately $500 was taken before the offender fled in a black SUV, possibly a Jeep. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
On Sunday, November 24, 2024, at 9:04 PM, officers responded to a shooting during a robbery at the Cloud Nine Smoke Shop located in the 2000 block of Cottman Avenue. The store employee suffered a gunshot wound to the left shin and was transported to Frankford Torresdale Hospital in stable condition. According to the victim, the suspect entered the store armed with a black-and-blue firearm and demanded money from the register. After taking approximately $400, the victim attempted to disarm the suspect and was shot during the struggle. The offender fled in what appeared to be a Jeep Grand Cherokee.
On November 25, 2024, officers were dispatched to a robbery in progress at the Castor Smoke and Vape Shop in the 7100 block of Castor Avenue. The suspect, matching a similar description from prior incidents, was described as a Black male in his thirties, approximately 5’6” with a heavy build, bald, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, a black mask, and blue medical gloves. He fled the location with $600 in cash and a cell phone.