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Video Captures Daring Tractor-Trailer Meat Theft
31 Jan
Summary
- Thieves stole $30,000 worth of meat in a swift overnight operation.
- Surveillance video shows multiple cars involved in the coordinated theft.
- Police believe stolen meat is being sold at discounted rates to restaurants.
Authorities in Delaware County are investigating a string of meat thefts that occurred over a recent period, resulting in an estimated $80,000 in wholesale losses. Surveillance video recently released by Upper Darby police shows a coordinated operation where five vehicles approached a tractor-trailer parked overnight in an industrial area.
In the footage, several individuals swiftly unloaded boxes of meat into their cars. This specific incident on January 5, occurring around 2:30 a.m. near Philly's Best Steak Company, accounted for approximately $30,000 in stolen goods. Police noted that the thieves used simple tools like scissors to bypass the truck's security tags.
Investigators believe all three reported thefts are linked and are actively seeking public assistance to identify the perpetrators. The drivers of the targeted trucks were reportedly asleep in their cabs and discovered the break-ins upon waking. Police suspect the stolen meat is being sold at a discount to smaller restaurants.
