Philadelphia police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who allegedly stole $100,000 worth of spinal implants from a car in a Center City parking lot last week.
At approximately 4:30 a.m. on February 19, an unknown male was captured on video breaking into a car in a parking lot and stealing a medical implant, according to a Philadelphia Police Department press release.
Police said the suspect was a male, wearing a surgical mask and wearing all black clothing.
The video showed the suspect exiting the parking lot carrying a garbage bag.
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Philadelphia police are asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect involved in an unusual crime. A man stole more than $100,000 worth of spinal implants. (Philadelphia Police Department)
Officials added that if you see the suspect, please do not approach him and call 911 immediately.
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Commercial and residential burglaries have increased by about 2% since 2023, according to the Philadelphia Police Department’s latest crime statistics report.
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Despite this recent car break-in, the report shows that car thefts are down nearly 34% from 2023. Overall property crime is down 16% from last year.
Fox News Digital has contacted the Philadelphia Police Department for more information.
