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Sick Of Crime, North Philly Store Hires Armed Guards: Reports Sick Of Crime, North Philly Store Hires Armed Guards: Reports
Sick Of Crime, North Philly Store Hires Armed Guards: Reports A north Philadelphia gas station has hired armed guards to patrol its property, citing a perceived rise in crime, according to several media reports.  Shoppers at the KARCO gas station on Broad and West Clearfield Streets can expect to see security guards toting rifles and sporting kevlar vests for the foreseeable future, owner Neil Patel told FOX 29. Patel said "robbery, drug trafficking," and "gangs" in the area prompted him to take the unusual approach.  According to 6ABC, a shooting occurred at the KARCO on Easter Sunday, and an ATM was stolen from the store in recent weeks.&…

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