Crime & Safety

FBI Probing Philly-Area Armored Truck Robberies, $10K Reward Offered

The FBI is asking for the public's help in its investigation into recent armored truck robberies, and is offering a reward of up to $10,000.

The people seen here are sought in connection with Philadelphia-area armored truck robberies, federal authorities said.
The people seen here are sought in connection with Philadelphia-area armored truck robberies, federal authorities said. (FBI)

PHILADELPHIA — Federal investigators are asking for help in their investigation into Philadelphia-area armored truck robberies.

The FBI is looking for information on four armored trucks robberies and the attempted robbery of an additional armored truck in Philadelphia and Cheltenham that occurred between June 26 and Aug. 12.

A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects.

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Authorities said two to three unknown suspects were seen at each of the robberies, and authorities believe the same people were involved in all four robberies.

The suspects are described as black men in their 20s, with thin to medium builds. One has a light complexion, hazel eyes, and freckles.

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They were wearing all black clothes, black or gray hooded sweatshirts, black or gray pants, gloves, and face coverings during the robberies.

In three of the four robberies, the suspects took the armored truck drivers' weapons, and in each of the robberies, they were armed with a black handgun and AR-style rifles.

The suspects used a brown Nissan Altima, silver Honda Accord, black Nissan Maxima, black Dodge
Durango, and black Acura TLX, each with dark tinted windows and each reported stolen.

They should be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information on these robberies is asked to contact their local FBI office, the nearest American Embassy or Consulate, or submit a tip online here.

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