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Philadelphia PD Crime Report

Phila policeThe following information is preliminary and subject to change; updates will be provided as they become available.

On Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 4:43 p.m., officers from the Philadelphia Police 15th District responded to a report of a robbery in progress on the 6400 block of Harbison Avenue.
 
At approximately 2:11 p.m., a suspect impersonating law enforcement entered the business and zip-tied the victim. The offender stole around $1,000 in U.S. currency and fled the scene in a white Ford E-250, heading northbound on Harbison Avenue towards Roosevelt Boulevard. The scene has been secured, and no arrests have been made at this time. The investigation is currently active and ongoing with the Northeast Detectives.
 
Offender:  white male wearing black baseball cap with US flag on the front, black sunglasses, black long sleeve shirt, wearing gloves, black tactical vest with “Security Enforcement Agent”,  and dark green cargo pants.    
Vehicle: A white Ford E250 with tinted windows, no window in the back, pad lock on rear and passenger side cargo doors, and red dashes on midline of the van.
Victim:  50-year-old female
 
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Northeast Detectives at 215-685-3153. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the PPD tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477), and all tips will remain confidential.
 
A homicide investigation is underway following a fatal shooting on June 9 in the 15th District. The incident occurred at approximately 3:35 p.m. on the 7500 block of Jericho Road. An adult male victim was transported by police to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. No arrests have been made at this time, and a motive has not yet been determined. The investigation is ongoing and being led by the Homicide Unit. 
 
This afternoon at approximately 1:52 p.m., officers from the 24th District responded to a shooting incident on the highway in the area of 20XX East Orleans Street. Upon arrival, police located an adult male who had sustained a gunshot wound to his body. The victim was transported to Temple University Hospital by police and is currently listed in stable condition. At this time, no arrests have been made and no motive has been identified. The investigation remains active and ongoing with the assistance of the Shooting Investigation Group (SIG).
 
 
 

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