On three separate instances, as postal workers carried out their deliveries, a male suspect approached them from behind and displayed a firearm, according to police. The suspect demanded keys from the victims, and in the first two incidents, took a postal key used to access collection boxes.
The first incident occurred June 10, in the 7400 block of Boyer Street, and the second June 16, in the 6500 block of Ross Street. The third robbery took place on June 17, in the 400 block of West Allens Lane.
During the June 17 robbery, the suspect stole a key to a postal vehicle. …
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On three separate instances, as postal workers carried out their deliveries, a male suspect approached them from behind and displayed a firearm, according to police. The suspect demanded keys from the victims, and in the first two incidents, took a postal key used to access collection boxes.
The first incident occurred June 10, in the 7400 block of Boyer Street, and the second June 16, in the 6500 block of Ross Street. The third robbery took place on June 17, in the 400 block of West Allens Lane.
During the June 17 robbery, the suspect stole a key to a postal vehicle. However, the vehicle was not taken.
Police describe the suspect as a Black man, approximately 5 feet, 8 inches, with a stocky build, aged 30–35, short black hair, unshaven, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and white/gray shoes. He held a black firearm.
Police investigators urge anyone with information to contact Northwest Detectives at 215-686-3353.
