2nd District police nab suspect wanted for multiple robberies
Police arrested a suspect wanted in multiple robberies in the 2nd District, Community Relations Officer Mark Mroz confirmed yesterday.
The male, turned in by his mother, was being sought for robberies in and around Castor Gardens.
Mroz announced at last night’s Fox Chase Homeowners Association/Town Watch meeting the suspect was apprehended in the early evening.
He was wanted in the following robberies:
6900 Bustleton Ave., Sept. 10
7105 Bustleton Ave., Sept. 12
7246 Castor Ave., Sept. 13.
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