Police said a total of 26 spine implants were stolen from a car parked in a garage
Spine implants worth over $100K stolen from car in Philly
Philadelphia Police are seeking the public's help to identify a man who stole expensive spine implants from a car. (Credit: Philadelphia Police Department)
Philadelphia Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect who they said stole over $100,000 worth of spine implants from a car inside a parking garage in Center City last week.
According to a press release from Philadelphia Police, around 4:30 a.m. on February 19, an unknown male was caught on video breaking into a car inside a parking garage and stealing the medical implants.
Police described the suspect as a man, wearing a surgical mask and all dark clothing.
The video shows the suspect carrying a trash bag as he exited the parking garage.
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Philadelphia Police are seeking the public's help to locate the suspect involved in an unusual crime. The man stole spine implants worth more than $100K. (Philadelphia Police Department)
Officials added if you see the suspect, do not approach him and contact 911 immediately.
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According to the most recent crime stats report by the Philadelphia Police Department, commercial and residential burglaries have risen almost 2% since 2023.
Despite this latest car break in, the report shows that theft from autos is down nearly 34% from 2023. Overall property crime offenses were down by 16% from last year.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Philadelphia Police Department for more information.
