Categories: Pennsylvania News

Police warn of diversion-style burglaries in NE Philly

PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — Philadelphia Police are warning residents about a pair of thieves, pretending to be utility workers and targeting elderly residents in Northeast Philadelphia.

Police say the suspects allegedly stole more than $200,000 from four homes throughout the past month.

The thieves would allegedly knock on the person’s door and inform them that they were working on their fence or doing electrical work. Once the person was distracted, one of the thieves would break in and steal valuable items.

The thefts occurred at:

Potential thieves caught on video checking cars in Richfield

Security cameras this week captured possible thieves checking parked cars in Richfield for valuables, prompting a new warning from police. The video, shared by the Richfield Police Department, is dated this past Sunday before 7 a.m. and shows a group of four or five individuals checking vehicles parked in driveways…

December 31, 2025

In "Minnesota News"

Philadelphia father-son duo charged with string of organized thefts: AG Sunday

(WPHL) -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced two arrests following a string of organized "blitz-style thefts" throughout the Delaware Valley. According to the PA Attorney General's office, 21-year-old Jamai Richards and his father, 43-year-old Donis Richards, both of Philadelphia, were charged this week. The pair faces felony corrupt organizations,…

May 22, 2025

In "Pennsylvania News"

Three teen car thieves caught by Rockford Police early Tuesday morning

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Three teens, ages 14 and 16, who stole a car in the early morning hours on Tuesday have been arrested, Rockford Police said. Authorities said officers in the area of Charles Street and Longwood spotted a vehicle reported as stolen around 1:40 a.m. The officers followed…

October 14, 2025

In "WTVO"

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