Philadelphia police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect they say stole more than $100,000 worth of spinal implants from a car inside a parking lot in Center City last week.
According to a Philadelphia Police press release, around 4:30 a.m. on Feb. 19, an unknown man was caught on video breaking into a car inside a parking lot and stealing the medical implants.
Police described the suspect as a man, wearing a surgical mask and dark clothing.
The video shows the suspect carrying a bag of trash as he left the parking lot.
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Philadelphia police are seeking the public’s help in locating the suspect involved in an unusual crime. The man stole spinal implants worth more than $100,000. (Philadelphia Police Department)
Officials added that if you see the suspect, do not approach him and contact 911 immediately.
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According to the Philadelphia Police Department’s most recent crime statistics report, residential and commercial burglaries have increased nearly 2% since 2023.
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Despite this latest car theft, the report shows that car theft is down nearly 34% from 2023. Overall, property crimes are down 16% from last year.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Philadelphia Police Department for more information.