$6,600 worth of property stolen from the Philadelphia Salvage Company

Three unidentified males entered the Philadelphia Salvage Company in West Mt. Airy on Thursday morning at 2:22 a.m. by forcing open the front door. The suspects proceeded to take a portable safe and a new computer monitor.

 

They returned at 3:53 a.m. and took an iPad, computer, two HTC cellphones and two cameras. According to police officials, the total value of all items taken is $6,600. The suspects left the property in an older model pickup truck with an extended cab.

The first suspect is described as a white male in his late teens or early twenties with a thin build. He was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, dark colored shorts, black socks and black/white sneakers. The second suspect is described as a white male in his late teens to early twenties with a medium build, wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, dark colored pants and gray sneakers. The third suspect is described as a white male in his late teens to early twenties with a thin build, wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt, black pants and black/white sneakers.

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Police note that anyone who thinks they see the suspects should not approach them and contact 911 immediately. To submit a tip via telephone, dial (215)686-8477 or text a tip to 773847. Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously.

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