Sixty computers stolen from W. Phila. school

    Police are looking for the thieves who stole dozens of computers from West Philadelphia High School on Monday morning. Authorities say 58 laptop computers and two desktop computers were stolen as well as an LCD projector. The cost the replace the computers is estimated at nearly $80,000.

    District officials say this is the largest theft of computer equipment at a Philadelphia school district facility this year.

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