The Philadelphia Police Department-Central Detective Division is seeking the public’s help in identifying the offenders in the following clip and stills.
***Suspect #1 has been identified as Shakur Nichols, pictued above. An arrest warrant has been issued for his arrest.***
On Friday, August 28, 2026, at approximately 2:23 AM, the complainant was walking eastbound on the 1200 block of Sansom St when two masked offenders exited a dark gray Nissan Altima, one armed with a handgun and the other an AR-15 style rifle. The offenders forcibly removed the complainant’s jewelry and watch before fleeing in the vehicle northbound on S. 13th St.
- Suspect Description:
Suspect #1: Black male, 6’0″, 170 lbs., wearing all black, black facemask and armed with an AR-15 style rifle.
Suspect #2: Black male, 6’0″, 160 lbs., wearing all black, black mask, black/white New Balance sneakers and armed with a black handgun. - To view this video and more, visit The Philadelphia Police YouTube Channel or https://phillypolice.com/news
Note: This video has no audio.
- If you see these suspects do not approach, contact 911 immediately.
- To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477)
- Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously.
- All tips will be confidential.
If you have any information about this crime or these suspects please contact:
Central Detective Division:
215-686-3093/3094
DC 26-09-111875
For additional information and updates, visit https://www.phillypolice.com/