Philadelphia Police Search for Armed Robbers Who Ambushed Woman at Live! Casino

Philadelphia police are searching for armed suspects who ambushed a woman in the parking garage of Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia.

Police responded to the casino parking garage in South Philadelphia shortly before midnight on Thursday (Oct. 22), 6abc first reported.

The victim, identified by police as a woman, reported that she was ambushed by armed assailants who stole her purse containing $4,000 in cash. The suspects reportedly fled the scene in a white Honda Accord.

The robbery occurred on the third level of the parking garage. Philadelphia police have asked anyone with information to contact the department’s tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).

Philly Casino Crime Spree

In July, Casino.org reported on Philadelphia police arresting two men on criminal charges stemming from a brazen crime spree that allegedly involved dozens of parked vehicles at casinos in the city. Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday said casino surveillance video from Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia and Rivers Casino Philadelphia assisted law enforcement in identifying and locating the suspects.

Sunday said the pair, Darnell Martin, 33, and Eric Blackwell, 29, broke into at least 20 vehicles and stole personal checks, debit and credit cards, clothing, and two firearms. Sunday encouraged casino patrons to double-check that their vehicles are locked and ensure that no valuables are left in plain sight.

“This comes down to common sense,” Sunday said. “Gun owners, particularly, should be vigilant and know that weapons are valuable to thieves.”

Unlike Rivers Casino in Fishtown, which borders some of Philadelphia’s most dangerous neighborhoods, including Kensington, Live! is located in what’s considered to be a generally safe part of the city.

Live! features over 2,000 slot machines and 130 live dealer table games, plus a 30-table poker room and a FanDuel Sportsbook. The on-site hotel offers 200 guestrooms and 30 suites. The destination includes 10 restaurants and bars and the 15,000-square-foot Live! Event Center.

Philly Crime Data

According to police department data, overall violent crime across Philadelphia has continued an upward trend in safety metrics.

In 2025, Philadelphia recorded 222 homicides, down 17% from 2024. Through Oct. 22, 2026, the city logged 145 homicides, marking a 23% drop year-over-year.

Overall violent crime is down 4% year-over-year at 9,706 incidents, while total property crime fell 8.5% to 47,888 reports. Theft from motor vehicles saw a notable decline of more than 14%, dropping to 6,237 reported cases.

However, select crime categories saw slight increases: aggravated assaults rose 4% to 4,759 reported incidents, while residential burglaries increased 2% to 2,697 reports.