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Robber ambushes victim, steals laptop

Surveillance photo

An unidentified man went to a Mayfair 7-Eleven on Christmas Eve to shop for a specific, high-priced laptop computer, but he never intended to pay a dime for it, according to Philadelphia police. Instead, the thug slugged another patron in the back of the head and swiped the device from his hands.

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Surveillance cameras recorded the robbery at 2900 Cottman Ave. The 3:50 p.m. encounter was no coincidence, police said.

The victim told detectives that he wanted to sell his MacBook, so he placed an ad on Craigslist. A man contacted him, made an offer and agreed to meet at the convenience store to make the transaction. The victim walked into the store at the appointed time and approached a clerk. Just then, the suspect entered the store, ambushed the unsuspecting victim, grabbed the laptop and fled. The computer was valued at $2,500, police said.

The robber was described as black, 20 years old, about 6 feet 3 inches tall and thin with a black hoodie, black pants and black shoes. View the video on the Philadelphia Police channel on YouTube.com. Call 215–686-TIPS or text to PPD TIP to report information. ••

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