US Marshals Capture NJ Wawa Gas Thief Casually Walking Down Philly Street: Officials

Authorities who were looking for an accused thief found their suspect walking down a South Philadelphia street on Tuesday night, Nov. 7.

Bernard Estrada
Photo Credit: *Twitter/USMS Philly*

Mac Bullock

11/08/2023 12:26 p.m.

Bernard Estrada, 51, had been sought in New Jersey where he allegedly stole gas from an Oaklyn Wawa and crashed into police cars while making his escape, sources with direct knowledge of the incident tell Daily Voice.

He was spotted by a Philadelphia police task force and taken into custody "without incident" near South 17th and McKean streets, authorities said.

Court records show Estrada faces charges in Philadelphia County for criminal mischief, fleeing police, and reckless endangerment.

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