Man sought in string of Wawa, 7-Eleven, Exxon armed robberies in Northeast Philly

Authorities are asking for help finding a man responsible for seven recent armed robberies at Northeast Philadelphia businesses.

The robberies – which occurred at two convenience stores and a gas station – have happened over the past week and half in the city's Frankford and Wissinoming sections, all in the late-evening or early-morning hours, Philadelphia police said.

Five of the instances happened at the 7-Eleven at 5231 Harbison Ave., police said. Another robbery was reported at a nearby Wawa, located at 6001 Harbison Ave. And another occurred at the Exxon station at 5250 Torresdale Ave.

The robberies happened between Aug. 14 and Monday, police said.

In all of the cases, police said, the suspect pointed to a handgun in his waistband while demanding money and cigarettes, and then fled after obtaining the items.

Police didn't say how much cash and cigarettes he obtained in the robberies.

Anyone with information can call 215-686-8477 (TIPS) or send a text message to 773847 (PPDTIP).