Armed men rob Brinks armored truck in Northeast Philadelphia, police say

Police are investigating a Brinks armored truck robbery in Northeast Philadelphia.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, April 21, shortly before 9:45 a.m. Police said two men armed with assault rifles robbed a Brinks truck on the 7200 block of Torresdale Avenue and then fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money.

No one was injured during the incident, according to police.

Police have not released a description of the suspects. They continue to investigate. If you have any information on the robbery, call Northeast Detectives at 215-666-3153.

You can also submit an anonymous tip by calling or texting the Philadelphia police tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).

Last year, there were several armored truck robberies in the Philadelphia region, including three robberies and one attempted robbery that were connected to the same suspect, officials said.

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