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Philadelphia Police have released chilling surveillance video of a man that tried to kidnap a young girl in South Philadelphia Tuesday afternoon.
The incident happened on the 2400 block of Lee Street. Surveillance cameras caught the incident as the girl was walking down the street with her two year-old brother. The man exits his vehicle and follows them before putting his hand over her mouth and tries to pick her up and take her away. The girl struggled with the suspect and was able to get free.
Police describe the suspect as a Hispanic male with thin build and medium complexion. He is believed to be between 30-40 years old with a thin mustache, black curly hair and was wearing a black t-shirt and blue pants. The suspect fled in a white four door sedan and is believed to be a late 1990's to early 2000's Mitsubishi or Nissan. Police also say that the vehicle has a noticeable black scuff mark on the rear driver's side bumper and a dent on the left front fender near front wheel well.
Police ask you to call 215-686-TIPS (8477) if you have any info.
There is a $10,000 reward being offered in this case for info that leads to arrest and conviction of suspect.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:14 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:14:32 GMT
At approximately 2:45pm Wednesday afternoon, a bank robbery occurred at the National Penn Bank on E. High Street in Pottstown, PA. Police have captured three of the fours suspects so far.
At approximately 2:45pm Wednesday afternoon, a bank robbery occurred at the National Penn Bank on E. High Street in Pottstown, PA. Police have captured three of the fours suspects so far.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:19 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:19:58 GMT
Breaking news in North Philadelphia on the 2300 block of North Tenth Street, where three people, including a pregnant woman, were shot. This happened just before four this afternoon.
Breaking news in North Philadelphia on the 2300 block of North Tenth Street, where three people, including a pregnant woman, were shot. This happened just before four this afternoon.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:11 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:11:57 GMT
If you hated going to traffic court in Philadelphia, you won't have to anymore! Today, Governor Tom Corbett signed a bill abolishing traffic court,effective immediately.
If you hated going to traffic court in Philadelphia, you won't have to anymore! Today, Governor Tom Corbett signed a bill abolishing traffic court,effective immediately.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:57 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:57:28 GMT
A main line mascot gets the boot. At issue: cultural sensitivity.It's an issue that's been playing out on athletic fields all over America: re-thinking team names and the mascots that go with them.
A main line mascot gets the boot. At issue: cultural sensitivity.It's an issue that's been playing out on athletic fields all over America: re-thinking team names and the mascots that go with them.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:47 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:47:02 GMT
City administration officials came before a City Council committee with orders not to talk about the building collapse, but that didn't stop council members from raising questions.
City administration officials came before a City Council committee with orders not to talk about the building collapse, but that didn't stop council members from raising questions.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:06 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:06:59 GMT
Six of the people accused in one of the largest public corruption cases in our area's history plead guilty today in court. 18 people total are accused of bilking the Bensalem school district.
Six of the people accused in one of the largest public corruption cases in our area's history plead guilty today in court. 18 people total are accused of bilking the Bensalem school district.
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White 4-door sedan in back row - Suspect's Impounded Car
