Reported robbery at Max Myers Recreation Center unfounded, Philadelphia PA


A robbery in progress was reported at Max Myers Recreation Center involving two males, one carrying a bag that reportedly held a firearm. They fled on a red bike with large wheels toward the Wawa area. No weapons were seen, and the report was later determined to be unfounded. Police advised to disregard the information.
Audio|Source: Philadelphia Police - Citywide
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Transcript:
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Second District, robbery in progress, 1601 Hellerman St at Max Myers Playground basketball courts.
00:07
Report of two males, one 16 to 17 years old.
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One about six feet tall wearing black jacket and black pants.
00:12
Carrying a bag that reportedly held a firearm yesterday.
00:15
The second has dreadlocks.
00:17
They fled on a red Mafia bike with big wheels about 10 minutes ago.
00:20
Second District, robbery in progress reported at Max Myers playground basketball courts.
00:26
Two males, one about six feet tall wearing black jacket and pants.
00:32
Carrying a bag.
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The bag reportedly held a firearm yesterday.
00:35
One has dreadlocks.
00:37
They rode a red Mafia bike.
00:39
Incident was about 10 minutes ago.
00:40
No direction given. No further details.
00:41
The male is 17 years old.
00:42
Wearing black pants and black jacket.
00:44
Has dreadlocks and a red Mafia bike with big wheels.
00:49
They were seen heading toward the Wawa area 10 to 15 minutes ago.
00:51
Second District.
00:52
Robbery reported at 601 Hellerman St.
00:55
No weapons were seen.
00:56
Two males, 16 to 17 years old.
00:58
One wearing black jacket and pants with a bag.
01:01
Second has dreadlocks.
01:02
They rode a red Mafia bike with big wheels.
01:04
They headed toward the Wawa area.
01:06
About 10 to 15 minutes ago.
01:07
False alarm for robbery at 199 Snyder.
01:12
Two males, 16 to 17 years old.
01:14
One is six feet tall and wearing black jacket and pants.
01:16
Carrying a bag that reportedly held a firearm yesterday.
01:20
The second has dreadlocks.
01:22
They rode a red Mafia bike.
01:24
They fled toward the Wawa.
01:28
They may live in area near (number withheld) each wood.
01:32
Robbery report at 601 Hellerman St, two males, 16 to 17 years old.
01:38
One is six feet tall, wearing black jacket and pants.
01:40
Carrying a bag that may have held a firearm yesterday.
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One has dreadlocks.
01:46
They went through Wawa.
01:47
Bike has large wheels.
01:49
They may live near area (number withheld).
01:50
Emergency party reported person screaming at near Market Street.
01:55
Incident at 407 Market, juveniles involved.
02:00
Juveniles versus two persons.
02:01
Report of possible self-inflicted gunshot with rescue.
02:08
At 407 Market Street, group of juveniles but no confirmed incident.
02:13
Response to robbery at 1601 Hellerman St is unfounded.
02:19
Second District.
02:20
Disregard information given regarding robbery in progress at 1601 Hellerman St.
02:21
Units advised to disregard all prior information related to robbery at 1601 Hellerman St.
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Location mentioned:
Max Myers Recreation Center, 1601 Hellerman St, Philadelphia, PA 19149
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