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Philadelphia suspect walks away empty-handed after demanding CVS employee open cashless register

By Andrea Vacchiano

Published March 10, 2023

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Police search for suspect in failed CVS robbery in Pennsylvania Video

Philadelphia police are searching for a man who attempted – and failed – to rob a CVS store on Wednesday.

Surveillance video shows the suspect walking into the store in the East Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia. He entered the pharmacy at around 8:40 p.m.

The masked man then brandished a gun in front of a cashier and demanded money. He is seen lifting his shirt in surveillance video.

The employee told the suspect that there was no money in the cashier. 

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Suspect seen walking into CVS

Surveillance video shows the suspect entering the East Germantown CVS at around 8:40 p.m. (Philadelphia Police Department)

When the would-be robber ordered the employee to open the store's safe, the employee found that the office was locked.

The suspect fled the scene soon after. He was seen wearing a gray hoodie, gray sweatpants, a black jacket and a blue mask. 

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Suspect threatening CVS cashier

The suspect had brandished a weapon in an attempt to rob a CVS store. (Philadelphia Police Department)

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Philadelphia's Northwest Detective Division at 215-686-3353. All tips are confidential.

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Exteriors of East Germantown CVS

The attempted robbery took place at a CVS store in East Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Google Maps)

Andrea Vacchiano is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Readers can send story tips to andrea.vacchiano@fox.com.

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