Man sought in Olney robberies
The suspect in a series of robberies in Olney stops passersby on the street, talks to them about his murdered brother and then demands their cash and cell phones, police said.
The suspect in a series of robberies in Olney stops passersby on the street, talks to them about his murdered brother and then demands their cash and cell phones, police said.
Surveillance footage recorded the suspect walking near a bus stop in Olney in mid-January, and police are seeking help from the public to identify and arrest him.
The man is wanted in connection with five robberies that happened between Jan. 4. And Jan. 27, police said.
The robberies occurred on Wyoming Avenue near 13th Street, Broad Street near Loudon, and Glenwood Avenue near 15th Street. Police said the man also targeted victims on Olney Avenue near Marvine Street twice.
Victims told police the man either said he had a handgun, or pulled one out on them when he demanded their belongings.
The suspect is described as a dark-skinned black man who is between 40 and 50 years old. Police said the man between 6 feet and 6 feet 2 inches tall, has a stocky build and a scruffy beard.
Tipsters are asked to call the Northwest Detective Division at 215-686-3353, or 215-686-TIPS.