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Woman robbed after pulling over to help disabled vehicle in Philadelphia: police

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Woman robbed after pulling over to help disabled vehicle in Philadelphia: police — Ambler Community news

Police say a driver believed she was helping a disabled car when two suspects robbed her at gunpoint in Philadelphia.The victim told police she was flagged down by two men who were pulled over in a newer model Jeep Compass near Courtland and 11th streets last Thursday afternoon. The men asked the victim to jump start their car when suddenly one man pulled out a gun and robbed the woman of her purse. The suspects fled south on 11th Street, according to police.Police are hoping for the public's help in identifying the suspects, both described as Black men around 5'9". The armed suspect was wearing a black jacket, Adidas pants, and a face mask at the time of the robbery. The second suspect reportedly has short dreadlocks, and was dressed in dark clothing.

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