A 30-year-old male unaffiliated with the University was robbed at around 42nd and Sansom streets Thursday morning, Philadelphia and Penn Police officials said.
The man, a taxi driver, parked his cab at about 7:00 a.m. and was walking toward his residence when he was approached by a male demanding money.
The suspect proceeded to follow the complainant down the street, caught up to him and punched him three times with a closed fist.
The suspect did not have a weapon.
The complainant dropped his cell phone, which was then taken by the attacker.
The suspect immediately fled the scene and was chased by the complainant.
Philadelphia Police officials eventually apprehended the attacker in the 4400 block of Sansom Street.
James Cannon, 27, of the 300 block of N. Busti Street, was arrested and faces one count each of robbery, theft and simple assault.
The complainant did not seek medical treatment for the injuries sustained during the incident.
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