OMG PD: 2,000 Apples Reported Stolen
Check out these unusual police stories from around the Greater Philadelphia Area.
If Someone You Know Suddenly Throws a Fancy Party, the Police Might Want a Word: According to a report from Mt. Airy Patch, police said a vacant home was broken into and that 15 wine bottles, a silver tea set (with a silver tray), four men's suits, a six-foot tall brass umbrella stand, seven sconces and an under-staircase pillar with an antique light fixture were stolen. Read the report here.
Might as Well Have Worn a Name Tag: According to a report from Bala Cynwyd Patch, a resident was charged with retail theft after he stole a wallet from an area 7-Eleven while wearing his work uniform from Hymie's Deli. Check here for the full story.
That's an Insane Amount of Apples: According to a report from Haverford Patch, police responded to a report that, over the course of two days, 2,000 apples were stolen off of a resident's trees in her back year. Read the full story here.
Lori Israeli
7:34 am on Wednesday, August 29, 2012
I think there is a new squirrel-lead crime ring in town. Brace yourself, Main Line. We're in for a crazy Fall!
Amanda Mahnke
9:38 am on Wednesday, August 29, 2012
You might be onto something, Lori. If only we had an undercover reporter small enough to infiltrate the ring and gain their trust.
J W Kritzman
9:58 am on Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Guess they got tired of eating all my tomatoes so they switched. A very loud burping sound may be coming to your area soon...