Police Release Images Of Lower Merion High School Burglars

Lower Merion Police released images of two suspects involved in the burglary at Lower Merion High School that resulted in the theft of Kobe Bryant memorabilia.

According to police, two suspects were seen on the school's security footage entering the school by forcing a door open then headed to the display case outside of Bryant Gymnasium.

One suspect then disables the case's lock and removed the glass from case before the two took items such as

Bryant's framed high school jersey, the 1996 PIAA Boys Basketball State Championship trophy and net, and several pairs of Nike sneakers signed Bryant.

One suspect was wearing a dark winter hat, black or blue jacket with a scarf, dark pants, and dark shoes with white trim. The suspect was also wearing blue latex gloves and concealed their face with a multi-colored scarf.

The other suspect was wearing grey sweatpants with "Jordan" on the left leg, a dark hooded jacket or sweatshirt, a Brooklyn Nets hat with a pom pom on top and grey New Balance sneakers. The suspect was also wearing gloves and concealed their face.

In an email sent to the school community, district officials said the crime did more sentimental damage than monetary damage.

"They represent a wonderful time of accomplishment, unity and pride for our school community — the 1996 state championship — and celebrate an alumnus who has made lasting contributions to our school and the sports world," Lower Merion High School Principal Sean Hughes said in his message to the school community. "We are saddened and angered that our school has been vandalized, but we are grateful that no one was harmed during the incident last night."

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspects or information on the crime is asked to contact Detective Gregory Pitchford at GPitchford@lowermerion.org or (610) 645-6236.

Images via Lower Merion Police