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Brinks Truck Robbed at Gunpoint at Budget Check Cashing

7219 Torresdale Ave

Published Apr 21 at 9:45 AM · Updated Apr 21 at 9:50 AM

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Summary

Two suspects robbed a Brinks truck at gunpoint at a check cashing location in Philadelphia and fled northbound in a blue vehicle. Police are investigating the incident and additional officers have been dispatched to the scene.

Timeline

Apr 21, 1:28PM

Police believe they have located the getaway vehicle used in this morning's heist, per local news. The thieves, who were armed with assault rifles, stole $1.8 million.

Apr 21, 9:45AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 7219 Torresdale Ave.

Apr 21, 1:28PM

Police believe they have located the getaway vehicle used in this morning's heist, per local news. The thieves, who were armed with assault rifles, stole $1.8 million.

Apr 21, 9:45AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 7219 Torresdale Ave.

Apr 21, 1:28PM

Police believe they have located the getaway vehicle used in this morning's heist, per local news. The thieves, who were armed with assault rifles, stole $1.8 million.

Apr 21, 9:45AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 7219 Torresdale Ave.

Apr 21, 1:28PM

Police believe they have located the getaway vehicle used in this morning's heist, per local news. The thieves, who were armed with assault rifles, stole $1.8 million.

Apr 21, 9:45AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 7219 Torresdale Ave.

Apr 21, 1:28PM

Police believe they have located the getaway vehicle used in this morning's heist, per local news. The thieves, who were armed with assault rifles, stole $1.8 million.

Apr 21, 9:45AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 7219 Torresdale Ave.

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Radio Clips

PPD NEast 2, 15 · Apr 21, 9:50AM · 0:30

15 BD1, we pulled up. He told us the car just went eastbound on Cotman. We're surveying for a car now. He's out in front of location. Pulling up, we'll get you all the information. Received. Can we turn to a real-time front? We have a camera right there. 1527, how many? How many males? Alright, from these 911 calls, one says two, one says three. Black males, black face masks, black clothing. we'll be pulling up. The Brink truck's outside the Cotman loop.

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Citywide JBand · Apr 21, 9:50AM · 0:10

All black clothing, face mask, possibly in a blue vehicle. All males were armed. It may be a blue SUV.

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Citywide JBand · Apr 21, 9:50AM · 0:09

219 Torresdale, 219 Torresdale, budget check cashing, have multiple calls. Alright, Dan 801, we're going to be responding to that as well. Received.

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Comments30

hez1027Apr 21 at 10:57 AM

These comments and spelling shows you need to go back to school to learn spelling grammar

themetsApr 22 at 8:14 AM

Watcha ewe meen?

Mayfair_bandit94Apr 21 at 9:53 AM

Jumped right on the 95 😂😂

KarMahPhillyApr 21 at 9:51 AM

Crazy as hell this keeps happening

jramirez41Apr 21 at 1:09 PM

They will get caught . Cameras everywhere!

hez1027Apr 21 at 10:57 AM

These comments and spelling shows you need to go back to school to learn spelling grammar

themetsApr 22 at 8:14 AM

Watcha ewe meen?

Mayfair_bandit94Apr 21 at 9:53 AM

Jumped right on the 95 😂😂

KarMahPhillyApr 21 at 9:51 AM

Crazy as hell this keeps happening

jramirez41Apr 21 at 1:09 PM

They will get caught . Cameras everywhere!

hez1027Apr 21 at 10:57 AM

These comments and spelling shows you need to go back to school to learn spelling grammar

themetsApr 22 at 8:14 AM

Watcha ewe meen?

Mayfair_bandit94Apr 21 at 9:53 AM

Jumped right on the 95 😂😂

KarMahPhillyApr 21 at 9:51 AM

Crazy as hell this keeps happening

jramirez41Apr 21 at 1:09 PM

They will get caught . Cameras everywhere!

hez1027Apr 21 at 10:57 AM

These comments and spelling shows you need to go back to school to learn spelling grammar

themetsApr 22 at 8:14 AM

Watcha ewe meen?

Mayfair_bandit94Apr 21 at 9:53 AM

Jumped right on the 95 😂😂

KarMahPhillyApr 21 at 9:51 AM

Crazy as hell this keeps happening

jramirez41Apr 21 at 1:09 PM

They will get caught . Cameras everywhere!

hez1027Apr 21 at 10:57 AM

These comments and spelling shows you need to go back to school to learn spelling grammar

themetsApr 22 at 8:14 AM

Watcha ewe meen?

Mayfair_bandit94Apr 21 at 9:53 AM

Jumped right on the 95 😂😂

KarMahPhillyApr 21 at 9:51 AM

Crazy as hell this keeps happening

jramirez41Apr 21 at 1:09 PM

They will get caught . Cameras everywhere!

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