Man Leaving Downtown Bar Robbed of $1,000 in Jewelry, Shoes

Police say the victim was followed when he left a bar at 13th and Locust, and later was assaulted by four men on Chestnut Street.
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A man walking home from a Center City bar this summer was followed and assaulted by four people, police said today. The four assailants beat the man and robbed him of jewelry, sunglasses and shoes worth $1,000.

The robbery happened on August 28th after a 44-year-old patron left a bar at 13th and Locust, according to police. A man followed him. The victim continued down the 1100 block of Chestnut Street, where the man — now joined by three others — assaulted him.

The victim was knocked unconscious, and awoke to find all his expensive accessories missing. He was transported to Jefferson Hospital and treated for facial lacerations.

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A surveillance still of the suspect in a robbery in Center City in late August.

Police released surveillance footage today of the alleged attacker. Anyone with information is asked to call Central Detectives at 215-686-3093. Confidential tips can also be called in to 215.686.8477, texted to 773847 or submitted using this online form.

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