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Caught On Tape: Daytime Robbery At Old City ATM

By Steve Beck

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Police are searching for a suspect who was caught on tape robbing a female who was using an ATM in Old City.

The robbery happened at about 1:45 p.m. on October 9th at an ATM located in the 400 block of Market Street.

Surveillance video from the ATM shows the 56-year-old victim using the ATM when the suspect approached her from behind.

WATCH: Surveillance Video

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The suspect then placed two of his fingers against the woman's back, simulating a gun, and told her to give him cash or he would shoot her.

The victim handed the suspect an undisclosed amount of cash before he ran away.

The suspect is described as a white male, 30 years-of-age, 5'8″, with a medium build and brown wavy hair. He was wearing tan khaki pants, a blue shirt with yellow writing and a possible gray-colored jacket.

Anyone with information on the suspect is urged to call 911.

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