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$10,000 Taken From Philly McDonalds Safe

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Philadelphia Police are searching for two men they say were involved in the robbery of a Cottman Avenue McDonalds.

According to police, the two men took $10,000 from the McDonalds safe on the 2800 block of Cottman Ave. the morning of August 29.

Police say it started when a man entered the restaurant shortly after 5 a.m., purchased food and sat down to eat.

A second suspect then walked into the restaurant and went into the bathroom.

Police say the second suspect then walked out of the bathroom holding a silver and black handgun and covered his face.

The two then approached the counter and demanded money.

Surveillance video obtained by investigators shows the two suspects inside of the McDonalds.

Police describe one of the suspects as a black man who is 20-years of age. He was seen wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, blue pants and gloves and was carrying the black and silver handgun.

The other suspect is described as a black man, 20-years of age and was wearing a blue hooded Adidas sweatshirt and blue jeans. Police say the man had a beard.

If you have any information, you're asked to call police at 215-686-TIPS (8477). You can also text a tip to police at 773847.

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