Man wanted in pair of armed robberies

Police said the same man likely robbed two Southwest Philadelphia businesses between June 4 and June 13, and they're asking for help from the public to identify and arrest him.

A man walked into a 7-Eleven on 58th Street near Whitby Avenue, approached the counter and pointed a gun at an employee on June 4 just before 1 a.m., police said.

After he demanded money from the register, a clerk handed the robber an undisclosed amount of cash and he fled the scene on foot. Police believe the same man was recorded on surveillance cameras robbing a BP gas station and Dunkin Donuts on June 13.

A man walked into the gas station on Essington Avenue near 67th Street around 9:20 p.m. and pointed a handgun at two employees who were behind the register, police said.

Both employees handed the man an undisclosed amount of money and he fled the scene on foot, police said.

The suspect is described as a black man who is about 30-year-old and is between 6 feet 2 and 6 feet 5 inches tall, police said. He has a dark complexion and a goatee. Police said the man was wearing a light gray hoody with writing on the left sleeve, dark blue jeans and white sneakers. The man wore a navy blue hoody in the first robbery.

Tipsters are asked to call the tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or the Southwest Detective Division at 215-686-3183. Tipsters may also reach the department online.