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March 6, 2012 www.alertphiladelphia.com

Pickpocket Theft Crime Bulletin

Please Be On the Look Out

The Commanding Officers of the Central Police Division and Central Detective Division are investigating a series of pickpocket thefts in and around Center City.

Over the past two months, the three individuals represented in the above photos are suspected of committing numerous pickpocket thefts in the 6th & 9th Police Districts.

They operate as individuals and as a team.

For Additional Information:

Inspector Edward Kachigian Commanding Officer Central Police Division (215) 686-3095

Captain Brian Korn Commanding Officer 6th Police District (215) 686-3063

Captain Daniel MacDonald

Commanding Officer 9th Police District (215) 686-3089

Captain Alan Clark Commanding Officer Center City District (215) 440-5551

Captain Sharon Seaborough

Commanding Officer Central Detective Division

(215) 686-3093

Stacy Irving, Senior Director, Crime Prevention Center City District (215) 440-5525

March 6, 2012 www.alertphiladelphia.com

Modus Operandi:

One male will pretend his arm or jacket is caught in the elevator door, while the unsuspecting person they have targeted offers assistance – the other male suspect reaches into a bag or pocketbook and discreetly steals the victim’s wallet.

The woman in the photo is also part of this trio and has used the ruse of feigning illness to distract a ‘target’ while her cohorts steal the victim’s wallet or credit cards. They have targeted individuals in hospitals, hotels, cultural institutions, entertainment venues, office buildings and coffee shops.

These suspects have used the stolen credit cards in various stores in Center City and the surrounding area. Please be on the look-out for these individuals. The male in the far left photo is currently in custody and has been charged with numerous counts of theft and fraud among other charges. The other two suspects are still at large.

If you see these individuals please notify 911 immediately.

Thank you.

Please report any suspicious activity to the Philadelphia Police Department at 911.