Suspects sought in $6,000 sneaker shop theft

PHILADELPHIA - October 15, 2013 (WPVI) -- Police are looking for the two men who stole more than $6,000 in merchandise from a Philadelphia store.

It happened at 2:20 p.m. on October 2nd at 1616 Wadsworth Avenue in the Cedarbrook section.

Police say the two men walked into the store while another man waited in a car outside.

Investigators say the pair pretended to shop, putting jackets and sweatshirts onto a clothing rack.

Then, the men grabbed the items and ran from the store into the waiting car.

The suspects, and their vehicle, were described by police as:

Suspect #1: Black male, 20 years-of-age, stocky build, wearing a black sleeveless t-shirt, camouflage pants, dark colored sneakers and dark colored baseball cap with a red brim.

Suspect #2: Black male, 20 years-of-age, medium build, wearing a dark colored t-shirt with a white colored emblem on the front, blue jeans, dark colored baseball cap and dark colored sneakers.

Vehicle Description: Silver or gray late model Pontiac Grand Prix or Bonneville with possible passenger side front fender damage.

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