Watch a Buddhist monk fight back during a robbery

At a gas station on South Broad in Philadelphia a Buddhist monk was buying lottery tickets from a machine. Buddhist monks play the lottery? An as yet unidentified black male was caught on surveillance cameras lurking about and is shown suddenly snatching $350 in cash from the monk's hands. He runs outside trying to get to his awaiting car. The monk has none of it. He chases the thief outside and tangles with him. Buddhist monks fight back? The monk ends up thrown to the ground but quickly gets back up an approaches the vehicle but the guy is too quick and makes his getaway.

Police in Philly are now searching for the thug. A newer dark silver Mustang with license plate JHY-3783. Anyone who knows who this creep is is asked to contact Det. McIntyre with the South Detective Division at 215-686-3334, or submit a confidential tip by calling 215-686-8477 (TIPS) or texting a tip to PPD TIP or 773847.

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