CRIME CAUGHT ON CAMERA | AR-15 Assault Rifle Used in Shocking Gunpoint Bug City Robberies

REPORT (ABC6): Three people were robbed at gunpoint early Sunday in Center City by masked men armed with handguns and what appeared to be an AR-15-style rifle, according to Philadelphia police.

This video reports on a violent armed robbery that took place in Center City, Philadelphia, early Sunday morning

Key details regarding the incident:

Location and Time: The robbery occurred along the 1500 block of Locust Street at approximately 3:00 a.m. (0:17 – 0:19).

The Suspects: Three masked men were involved. Two were armed with handguns, while the third carried what appeared to be an AR-15-style rifle (0:21 – 0:26).

The Assault: The suspects stole various personal items, including watches, wallets, car keys, and money. While two victims complied with the attackers, the third victim was struck in the face with a gun (0:28 – 0:34).

Escape: The suspects fled the scene in a gray Hyundai (0:36 – 0:38).

Police are currently investigating the incident using footage shared on social media and are urging anyone with information to come forward (0:12 – 0:14, 0:38 – 0:44).