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Christmas Day Lowe's Burglary Ends In Arrest After Box Truck Chase: Police Christmas Day Lowe's Burglary Ends In Arrest After Box Truck Chase: Police
Christmas Day Lowe's Burglary Ends In Arrest After Box Truck Chase: Police A Christmas Day burglary at a closed Lowe's in Plymouth Township led to the arrest of a man after a chase involving a box truck, foot pursuit, and a K9 unit, authorities said. The incident began on Dec. 25, 2024, at 10:38 a.m., when Plymouth Township Police responded to Lowe's on Chemical Road for a burglary in progress, according to a press release. Lowe's remote monitoring center had detected a man inside the store, which was closed for the holiday. When officers arrived, they observed a large Budget Rental box truck fleeing from the garden center side of the store. Police attempted to st…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Philly Man Pleads Guilty To Murder Of Macy's Guard Eric Harrison In Center City Stabbing Philly Man Pleads Guilty To Murder Of Macy's Guard Eric Harrison In Center City Stabbing
Philly Man Pleads Guilty To Murder Of Macy's Guard Eric Harrison In Center City Stabbing A Philadelphia man who fatally stabbed a Macy's security guard and injured another during a robbery attempt has pleaded guilty to murder, authorities announced. Tyrone Tunnell, 31, admitted to killing 27-year-old Eric Harrison and wounding a second guard during a confrontation at the Macy's store on 13th and Market streets in December 2023, police said. Tunnell attempted to steal hats from the department store but was stopped by Harrison and his unarmed colleague, according to investigators. After an initial altercation, Tunnell left the store but returned 15 minutes later, yelling threats …

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Delaware Mom, NJ Fugitive From Justice Arrested After PA Domestic Incident Delaware Mom, NJ Fugitive From Justice Arrested After PA Domestic Incident
Delaware Mom, NJ Fugitive From Justice Arrested After PA Domestic Incident A lovers' spat led police in Pennsylvania to a Delaware mom wanted as a fugitive from justice in New Jersey, authorities said Wednesday, Nov. 27. Officers took Tiffany Casapulla, 31, of New Castle, DE, into custody after responding to a domestic incident on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, at approximately 5:18 p.m. on the 1100 block of Sterling Avenue in Linwood, PA, Lower Chichester police said. During their response, officers discovered Casapulla had outstanding arrest warrants from New Jersey. On Monday, Nov. 18, at approximately 6:25 p.m., Lower Chichester’s warrant division served an additiona…

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by Jillian Pikora
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$850K Stolen In 'Theft-Return Scheme' By Philly Organized Crime: AG $850K Stolen In 'Theft-Return Scheme' By Philly Organized Crime: AG
$850K Stolen In 'Theft-Return Scheme' By Philly Organized Crime: AG A criminal organization made $850,000 in illegal profits in a sophisticated theft-return scheme targeting TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, and Marshalls stores, the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office said. Nine people involved with the Philadelphia-based organization, which has been in operation since 2022, were arrested and charged with numerous felonies, according to a Thursday, Oct. 24 news release from the attorney general. Davon Whitfield, 40, of Roslyn; Naima Scott, 47, of Abington; and Zonay Griffin, 26, all of Philadelphia, were named as the leaders who personally made about 1,500 transactio…

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by Merriell Moyer
Police & Fire
Officer Assaulted, Teen Twin Brothers Arrested In Poconos: Police Officer Assaulted, Teen Twin Brothers Arrested In Poconos: Police
Officer Assaulted, Teen Twin Brothers Arrested In Poconos: Police Twin brothers caught stealing beer assaulted an officer in the Poconos, police announced on Friday, Sept. 13.  Xaziver and Gabriel Valle, both 19-year-old Tobyhanna residents were arrested on Thursday, Sept. 12, Mountain Regional Police detailed in the release. Staff at the Weis Market located at 601 PA-940 Ste 116, Mt Pocono, called the police after Xaziver was seen putting beverages in a backpack, according to the release. When confronted by the staff, he told them he wasn't going to pay for anything and walked out of the store, the police wrote.  When the police arrived, the s…

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by Jon Craig & Jillian Pikora
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$82K Watch Stolen, Suspect Sought By Police In Montgomery County $82K Watch Stolen, Suspect Sought By Police In Montgomery County
$82K Watch Stolen, Suspect Sought By Police In Montgomery County A man who allegedly stole an $82,000 watch from an area mall is sought by police in Upper Merion Township. Justin Ward, 30, has been charged with robbery, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, and retail theft.  On Saturday, Aug. 17 at about 7 p.m., Upper Merion Police responded to the Bucherer 1888 store located inside the King of Prussia Mall (160 N. Gulph Road) for a reported theft that had just occurred.  Store employees told responding officers that a man had come into the store and asked to see several watches. When he was done trying one of the watches on, h…

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by Jon Craig
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9-County Retail Theft Ring Busted: PA Attorney General 9-County Retail Theft Ring Busted: PA Attorney General
9-County Retail Theft Ring Busted: PA Attorney General Five people involved in a major organized retail theft operation have been charged with targeting stores across nine counties, authorities said. Marlin Polanco, Malik McDonald, Cartier Hardy, Homario Oldacre, and Lorenzo Walters were charged in Dauphin County with corrupt organizations, organized retail theft, and related crimes, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry said on Monday, Aug. 26. The total value of stolen goods is estimated to be worth more than $71,000, Henry said. Between February 28 and May 30, the group allegedly stole over-the-counter medications and other health an…

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by Jon Craig
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Inmate Escapes Prison Work Release At Pennsylvania Walmart: Sheriff Inmate Escapes Prison Work Release At Pennsylvania Walmart: Sheriff
Inmate Escapes Prison Work Release At Pennsylvania Walmart: Sheriff A 46-year-old inmate escaped from the Cumberland County Prison during work release, the sheriff's office announced on Monday, Aug. 19.  William Kenneth Rosner, most recently of Lemoyne but previously of Philadelphia, Allentown, Northampton, and Harrisburg — is wanted on a felony escape charge after walking away from the Cumberland County Prison Work Release Center on Mondy morning, Aug. 19, the sheriff explained, and as detailed in court records.  His last known location was the Walmart in Carlisle, according to the sheriff's office.  Rosner was serving time for a misdemeano…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Suspect Stole Sunglasses Worth $4,487 In Bucks County: Police Suspect Stole Sunglasses Worth $4,487 In Bucks County: Police
Suspect Stole Sunglasses Worth $4,487 In Bucks County: Police A 25-year-old man from the Bronx is accused of stealing $4,487 worth of sunglasses in Bucks County, authorities said on Thursday, Aug. 15. On June 1, Warrington Police responded to Sunglass Hut for the report of a retail theft that just occurred.  Staff related a man later identified as Jonaycker DeGouveria-Suearez and a woman entered the store and proceeded to the expensive sunglass area.  DeGouveria-Suearez concealed them in a bag exited the store failing to pay for the concealed merchandise, police said. A warrant was issued for DeGouveria-Suearez’s arrest. DeGouveria-Suearez…

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by Jon Craig
Business
Smile, You're On Body Camera: TJ Maxx To Equip Employees To Fight Shoplifting Smile, You're On Body Camera: TJ Maxx To Equip Employees To Fight Shoplifting
Smile, You're On Body Camera: TJ Maxx To Equip Employees To Fight Shoplifting To fight the recent rise in shoplifting and retail theft, shoppers could see store security employees wearing body-worn cameras to help catch thieves red-handed.  TJX, the parent company of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Serria, HomeSense, and HomeGoods, said will begin equipping some employees with body-worn cameras similar to those worn by police, the Boston Globe reported. The company started testing the initiative last year.  The company operates nearly 3,400 stores nationwide.  A call to the Framingham, Massachusetts, headquarters of TJX for comment was not immediately r…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Women Stole $16K During 'Organized' Retail Thefts In Berks, Lancaster Co.: Police Women Stole $16K During 'Organized' Retail Thefts In Berks, Lancaster Co.: Police
Women Stole $16K During 'Organized' Retail Thefts In Berks, Lancaster Co.: Police Three suspects are wanted in connection with a string of retail thefts, police say.  Across multiple incidents in Cumru Township and Lancaster County, authorities said three women stole at least $16,000 in merchandise. One of the women distracted the employees while the others stole the goods, according to investigators.  Authorities say they are targeting cosmetics and skin care products from pharmacies including CVS and Walgreens. They drive a light-colored Toyota Sienna.  Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Alert Berks at 1-877-373-9913 or s…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Delco Thieves Made Off With Over $14K In Sunglasses, Troopers Say Delco Thieves Made Off With Over $14K In Sunglasses, Troopers Say
Delco Thieves Made Off With Over $14K In Sunglasses, Troopers Say State police in Delaware County are looking for two people in connection with a May 5 retail theft.  The robbers stole about $14,300 in sunglasses from the LensCrafters at 539 Wilmington West Chester Pike in Glen Mills, troopers said in a release. They fled in a red or burgundy Honda Crosstour with a Delaware license plate, according to investigators. The getaway car had tinted windows, black rims, and a circular sticker on the left side of the bumper.  Facebook/PSP Tips Anyone with information is asked to call PSP Media at 484-840-1000 or submit a tip online.&nb…

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by Mac Bullock