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Officer Michael Winkler, a 16-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police force, is on the street and charged with a string of crimes. And it all appears to be over an alleged robbery of two men that netted just $38.

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A 16-year veteran of the Philadelphia police force is on the street and charged with a string of crimes. And it all appears to be over an alleged robbery of two men that netted just $38.

CBSPhilly.com reports that Officer Michael Winkler allegedly robbed two men whom he had hired to do work at one of his properties on May 5. He was charged in the Bucks County incident late last week.

According to CBSPhilly.com, which incorporates KYW Newsradio audio in its report, Winkler, who was on duty at the time, met with the two men he had hired to work on one of his properties in an unmarked vehicle.

While the three were in the vehicle, Winkler allegedly demanded that one of the males give him all of the money in his pockets, taking approximately $38, CBSPhilly.com reports, adding:

The men maintain that Winkler had hired them to do work at one of his properties and had lured them there, "promising them additional money and pizzas."

Bristol Township police arrested Winkler and charged him with robbery, theft, unlawful taking and other related charges.

Winkler has been suspended from the Philadelphia force for 30 days, with the intent to dismiss.