Police seek public's help after surge of thefts from vehicles

Posted 2/11/16

by Sue Ann Rybak

Police are seeking the public's help in combating thefts from vehicles in Chestnut Hill.

14th Police District Captain Sekou Kinebrew told the Local on Wednesday, Feb. 10, …

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Police seek public's help after surge of thefts from vehicles

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by Sue Ann Rybak

Police are seeking the public's help in combating thefts from vehicles in Chestnut Hill.

14th Police District Captain Sekou Kinebrew told the Local on Wednesday, Feb. 10, that at least three thefts from vehicles occurred overnight in the area between Germantown Avenue and Navajo Street and in between W. Gravers Lane and W. Evergreen Avenue.

He encouraged residents to alert the police of any “suspicious persons and activity captured on home surveillance videos.” He added that residents should not hesitate to call 911 if something looks suspicious.

Kinebrew reminded residents to lock their vehicles and remove any valuables inside.

For more information on safety and security tips, contact Sharrod Davis, the 14th district Crime Prevention Officer, at 215-685-2147.

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