Suspect Sought In Attempted Retail Theft At Food Store


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Falls Township police are asking for assistance from the public following an attempted retail theft at a local food store.

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The alleged attempted retail theft occurred at the Giant Food Store on South Oxford Valley Road on Monday at approximately 6:15 p.m.

Police said the suspect attempted to take multiple items of merchandise. The total was valued at over $400.

Authorities have released a surveillance image of the suspect and are urging anyone with information to come forward.

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The suspect is described by police as a light-skinned male in his early twenties and sporting short black curly hair. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black T-shirt, blue shorts, and was observed with tattoos on his right forearm and bicep.

Credit: Falls Township police

After the attempted theft, the suspect was seen fleeing the scene in a silver Mercedes Benz sedan.

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Officer Jacob Blickley, who is the assigned investigator, can be contacted at 215-949-9100 ext. 308, or j.blickley@fallstwppd.com. Tips can also be provided anonymously at tiplines@fallstwppd.com.

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