Some West Philly Local readers witnessed an arrest Monday night, around 9 p.m., near 45th and Osage, when two young males (looked to be between 15 and 18 years old) were handcuffed and taken away in a police van.
We learned that the arrest was made by Penn Police and the suspects, both early teens, were arrested for theft. Police say they stole a bike from 44th and Osage by cutting the lock with bolt cutters, according to Joe Murray of the Southwest Detectives. One of the alleged thieves is only 13 years old.
September 4th, 2013 at 6:22 pm
*suspected* thieves.
September 5th, 2013 at 11:52 am
sad
September 5th, 2013 at 11:00 pm
It is sad, but as a victim of bike theft myself, it is really satisfying to actually hear of an unsuccessful theft that resulted in an arrest.
September 6th, 2013 at 3:58 am
Yes, Mike, it is satisfying!
Everyone, keep your eyes and ears open. Report any suspicious activity immediately. Take pictures and video if you can do so safely.
Vigilance is our best protection against these predators and parasites. (Excuse me, I mean suspected predators and parasites.)
September 8th, 2013 at 5:22 am
Assuming they got the right suspects, good job Penn PD!
Speaking of Penn PD, when is the department going to do something about the car involved with a police chase that’s been sitting at the corner of Larchwood & 44th under “active investigation” for the better part of a month?