Two men rob an armored truck

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Police are delving into a daring armored vehicle heist that unfolded in broad daylight, marking the second such incident in the city within a week. Authorities are scrutinizing surveillance footage and pursuing three suspects involved in the latest robbery outside a bustling big-box store.

The recent incident occurred at the Aldi on the 5200 block of Whitaker Avenue in Somerdale, just after 3 p.m. on Thursday. According to detectives, two armed individuals confronted a delivery truck driver, seizing his firearm and a bag containing $1,000.

Despite the alarming nature of the crime, the driver emerged physically unharmed. The audacious theft involved not only handguns but also a rifle, underscoring the boldness of the perpetrators.

Residents expressed astonishment that such a crime could occur in a heavily trafficked area, noting the presence of numerous surveillance cameras. “This is a major highway route,” one customer remarked. “It’s surprising they would take such a risk.”

Investigators believe video evidence will be crucial in solving this case and potentially linking it to other similar heists. Just days earlier, suspects absconded with $1.5 million from an armored vehicle in Port Richmond. Additional robberies in Queens, New York, and New Castle, Delaware, have further raised concerns.

Authorities are collaborating with other police departments to determine if these incidents share a common modus operandi. The possibility of a coordinated effort among the robberies is under investigation.

In a significant development, the driver’s body camera captured the license plate of the getaway vehicle, identified as a brown Nissan Maxima. This detail may prove pivotal as police intensify their search.

As the investigation continues, the community remains on edge, hoping for a swift resolution to this spate of thefts.