Suspects sought in attacks near Temple

Police are asking for help finding the suspects in two armed robberies reported near Temple University this week.

Philadelphia police said the victim in the first case, a 21-year-old man, was carjacked as he left a corner store at 10th Street and Susquehanna Avenue at about 12:35 a.m. Thursday.

The assailants, one armed with a handgun, tried to force the man into his 2005 Cadillac CTS.

The victim refused, and the suspects then forced him to the ground and took his keys and cell phone.

The pair fled in the vehicle, which has the New Jersey tag D80-EBK.

Police on Friday released surveillance footage of the suspects from inside and outside the corner store.

One was described as black, 22 to 24 years old and about 6-feet tall. He had a beard and was wearing a black jacket. The other was black, 5-feet, 6-inches to 5-feet, 8-inches tall and was wearing jeans and boots.

Then, about three hours later, a 24-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint as he was walking on the 1800 block of North 15th Street at about 3:15 a.m. Thursday.

Two assailants, one of whom was brandished a handgun, took the victim's cell phone, keys and wallet.

Police also released surveillance footage of those two suspects Friday.

One was described as black, 21 to 24 years old, 6 feet 1 inch tall and having a thin build. He was wearing a red hooded sweatshirt. The other was black, 21 to 24 years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall, 180 pounds, having an afro hair style and wearing a red hooded sweatshirt.

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