Crime & Safety
Burglar Rappels Down 40 Feet From Ceiling Of KOP Costco To Steal Jewelry: Cops
Ninja-like, the burglar rappelled from the ceiling of the King of Prussia Costco, where he stole jewelry, police said.
A thief rappelled from the ceiling of the King of Prussia Costco in order to steal jewelry, the Upper Merion Police Department said.
The incident occurred on Monday, Feb. 6 at the store on 201 Allendale Road at around 1 a.m., according to police.
Police said that the burglar climbed a drainage pipe to the roof and then pried open a skylight. Once the skylight was open, he tied a rope to a roof support beam and rappelled 40 feet down to the sales floor, authorities said.
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Once there, he stole an unknown quantity of jewelry.
Police suspect that the burglar is "familiar with climbing sports."
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Anyone with any information is urged to call police at 610-265-3232.
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