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Shotgun, Counterfeit Cash Stolen During Burglary Of Check Cashing Business

By Steve Beck

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia police are searching for the suspect caught on tape stealing cash and a shotgun during the burglary of a check cashing business.

The incident happened at about 3:35 a.m. on February 2nd at Bob's Check Cashing located at 2777 Kensington Avenue.

Surveillance video inside the business shows the suspect gaining entry to the building through a utility closet.

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Once inside, the suspect took an undetermined amount of counterfeit money that the business had collected over the years.

In addition, the suspect also stole a 12 gauge shotgun with a pistol grip.

The suspect is described as a white or Hispanic male with a thin build. He was wearing a white and black striped hooded sweatshirt, with burgundy sweatpants and black and white sneakers.

Anyone with information is urged to call 911.

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