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Thief Steals Cash from ATM After Crashing Stolen Truck into Philadelphia 7-Eleven

Thief Steals Cash from ATM After Crashing Stolen Truck into Philadelphia 7-Eleven

A thief stole cash from an ATM after breaking into a 7-Eleven store in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. at the store located at Tyson and Rowland avenues. According to police, the suspect used a stolen white Ford pickup truck to back into a concrete trash can outside the store, then exited the vehicle and broke a front window. The individual then proceeded to rip open the ATM inside and steal the cash. An employee was present in the store during the burglary and sought refuge in a back room, calling 911. Police later recovered the stolen truck, abandoned and with its engine running, on the 3300 block of Disston Street, a short distance from the 7-Eleven. The truck's owner confirmed it had been stolen overnight at gunpoint nearby.

Baby Found Safe After Car Theft in East Falls, Philadelphia

Baby Found Safe After Car Theft in East Falls, Philadelphia

A one-year-old boy was found safe on a sidewalk in Philadelphia's East Falls section after being abducted during a vehicle theft. The incident occurred late Monday night when a woman parked her black Honda Accord in front of her family's home on the 3400 block of Henry Avenue with her child inside, and the car was subsequently stolen by an unknown individual. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small reported that the victim had a tracking device on the car, which aided police in locating the abandoned vehicle on the 4000 block of Parkside Avenue. Although the car was found with the baby seat inside, the child was initially missing. Officers later returned to Henry Avenue, where a family member located the one-year-old boy abandoned on a street corner about a block from the initial theft site. The baby was reunited with his mother and grandmother unharmed. Investigators believe the car thief discovered the child in the vehicle and left him on the sidewalk before abandoning the car.

Philadelphia Police Investigate Man in 'Chucky-style' Mask for Terroristic Threats and Assault

Philadelphia Police Investigate Man in 'Chucky-style' Mask for Terroristic Threats and Assault

The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a series of incidents involving a man wearing a 'Chucky-style' mask who has been accused of terrorizing individuals. One incident on August 12, around 5:30 a.m., involved the suspect chasing a 40-year-old woman and making threatening comments, including, “Are you ready to die?” The suspect is described as a Black male, believed to be between 16 and 20 years old, wearing a white baby doll style Halloween mask with black hair and a black/blue plaid backpack. A bystander, Jameka, intervened in one encounter, attempting to warn a jogger being followed by the masked man before kicking him in the chest when he turned his attention to her. Jameka noted that the suspect did not seem to have a clear goal, such as robbery. Police believe the masked man may have recorded these encounters, though it is unclear if they are part of a social media trend. Authorities are urging citizens to call 911 if they see the suspect and to avoid approaching him.

Suspect in 'Chucky doll'-style mask accused of terrorizing people

Suspect in 'Chucky doll'-style mask accused of terrorizing people

The suspect is accused of chasing a woman in Philadelphia and asking her, "Are you ready to die?"

One-Year-Old Baby Found Unharmed on Philadelphia Sidewalk After Car Theft

One-Year-Old Baby Found Unharmed on Philadelphia Sidewalk After Car Theft

A one-year-old boy was found safe on a sidewalk in Philadelphia after the car he was in was stolen. According to police, the incident occurred just after 11 p.m. on Monday in the 3400-block of Henry Avenue. The child's mother had briefly exited the vehicle, leaving the baby inside, when a suspect took the car. The mother had a tracker in her vehicle, which led police to the 4000 block of Parkside Avenue in West Philadelphia, where the car was discovered abandoned. However, the child was not in the car seat. Approximately half an hour later, the baby was found unharmed by his grandparents on a sidewalk, a full block away from where the car was stolen. Authorities believe the thief was unaware the child was in the vehicle and subsequently left the baby on the side of the road. Investigators are currently reviewing surveillance footage and collecting forensic evidence, including fingerprints and DNA, from the stolen car to identify and apprehend the suspect.

Child Abandoned on Sidewalk After Car Theft in Philadelphia

Child Abandoned on Sidewalk After Car Theft in Philadelphia

A one-year-old boy was reunited with his mother after thieves stole her car with the child still inside in Philadelphia. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. Monday on the 3400 block of Henry Avenue in the East Falls neighborhood. The mother had left her Honda sedan running with the child inside while she briefly went into a home to visit relatives. According to Chief Inspector Scott Small, it is believed the thieves did not realize the child was in the car when they drove off. Fortunately, the baby's grandmother discovered the boy on a sidewalk about a block away shortly after the theft. Police later located the abandoned vehicle in West Philadelphia on the 4000 block of Parkside Avenue, using a tracking device the mother had in the car. Detectives are currently reviewing surveillance video to identify the suspects involved in the car theft.

1-Year-Old Baby Left on Sidewalk After Car Theft in Philadelphia

1-Year-Old Baby Left on Sidewalk After Car Theft in Philadelphia

A 1-year-old baby boy was left on a Philadelphia sidewalk after a suspect stole his mother's car with the child inside. The incident occurred just before 11 p.m. on Monday. According to the baby's uncle, the mother had placed the child in his car seat in the back of her Black Honda Accord. A suspect then allegedly entered the vehicle and drove away. Police reported that the suspect later removed the baby from the car and left him on a sidewalk along a highway shortly after midnight. The child was found unharmed. Authorities are currently investigating the incident, lifting fingerprints from the stolen car, and reviewing surveillance footage to identify the perpetrator. No arrests have been made yet.

Philadelphia Police Seek Suspect in Chucky Mask for Terrorizing Residents Near City Hall

Philadelphia Police Seek Suspect in Chucky Mask for Terrorizing Residents Near City Hall

Philadelphia Police are actively searching for a suspect accused of terrorizing residents near City Hall while wearing a Chucky-style mask. According to Philadelphia Police Captain Jason Smith, the individual, believed to be a Black male between 16 and 20 years old, has been involved in multiple incidents of chasing and threatening pedestrians. The suspect was caught on camera chasing a female jogger and reportedly asked her if she was 'ready to die.' Another victim, Jameka, recounted fending off the masked individual with a kick to the chest. Police believe the suspect is filming these interactions for his own purposes. The incidents occurred in the early morning hours of August 12, with the suspect seen harassing people near 15th and Chestnut streets and being denied service at a Dunkin' location. Investigators have released video and images of the suspect, including a partial view of his face when he briefly removed his mask inside a Dunkin' shop. Authorities urge anyone who sees the suspect not to appr...

Baby Dumped on Sidewalk After Car Theft in Philadelphia

Baby Dumped on Sidewalk After Car Theft in Philadelphia

A one-year-old boy was safely recovered after being dumped on a sidewalk in Philadelphia following the theft of his mother's car. The incident occurred just after 11 p.m. on Monday in the 3400-block of Henry Avenue when the mother briefly stepped out of her vehicle, leaving the child inside. A suspect then stole the car. The mother had a tracker in the vehicle, which led police to the 4000 block of Parkside Avenue in West Philadelphia, where the car was found abandoned. However, the child was not in the car seat. Police believe the thief did not realize the baby was in the car and subsequently left him on the sidewalk a full block away, where his grandparents found him unharmed about half an hour later. Investigators are reviewing surveillance video and collecting forensic evidence to identify the car thief.

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This penny is worth $20,000? Here's how to identify this rare coin

This penny is worth $20,000? Here's how to identify this rare coin

Coin collectors are told it's easy to find a penny that may be worth thousands. These Bucks County coin shops can help identify your collection.

Suspects Sought After Stolen Truck Used in Philadelphia 7-Eleven ATM Burglary

Suspects Sought After Stolen Truck Used in Philadelphia 7-Eleven ATM Burglary

Philadelphia police are actively searching for three individuals involved in an ATM burglary at a 7-Eleven in Mayfair. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning, around 5:30 a.m., at the Mobile gas station and 7-Eleven located on the 3300 block of Tyson Avenue. The suspects utilized a stolen white Ford pick-up truck and a 'hook and chain' method to break into the ATM and steal an undisclosed amount of cash. Investigators reported that an unknown suspect reversed the Ford F-150 into a concrete trash can outside the business, then shattered a storefront window to gain entry. After the burglary, the suspects fled the scene. Police later discovered the stolen Ford F-150 abandoned nearby with its engine still running, showing damage to the ignition and a tow chain attached. The vehicle's owner confirmed it had been stolen overnight. Authorities are reviewing surveillance footage and have not yet linked this incident to other recent crimes.

Philadelphia Police Search for Masked Man Allegedly Chasing and Threatening Jogger Near City Hall

Philadelphia Police Search for Masked Man Allegedly Chasing and Threatening Jogger Near City Hall

Philadelphia police are actively searching for an unidentified masked man who allegedly chased and threatened a 40-year-old woman near City Hall. The suspect, wearing a white baby doll-style Halloween mask with black hair, made threatening comments and held his hand behind his back, causing the woman to fall and injure herself while attempting to flee. The man was also seen asking another woman if she was 'ready to die' and was observed filming himself during these incidents. Police describe the suspect as a Black male, 16 to 20 years old, approximately 5'8" tall, and carrying a black-and-blue plaid backpack. After the incident, the masked man fled into a nearby train station. Philadelphia Police Captain Jason Smith indicated that many more people may have been accosted but have not yet come forward.