Robber Threatened Starbucks Clerk, Fled with $10 from Tip Jar

Robber Threatened Starbucks Clerk, Fled with $10 from Tip Jar

PHILADELPHIA, PA – It wasn’t a big score for a would-be robber at the Walnut Street Starbucks, but police are still searching for a thief who made off with a $10 payday.

According to police, on Tuesday, at 4:19 pm, an unknown black male entered Starbucks located at 1528 Walnut St approached the counter and took money from the tip jars.

“He then told the employee to open the cash register, or he would shoot him. The male held his hand behind his back but never displayed a weapon,” police said. “After refusing the suspects demands the suspect fled the store in an unknown direction. Stolen was approximately $10 from the tip jars and there were no injuries during this incident.”

If you have any information about this crime or these suspects, please contact:
Central Detective Division:
215-686-3093/3094
Det. Girardo
DC 22-09-019395