Crime & Safety
Center City Window Smashers Sought By Philadelphia Police
The two men pictured here smashed the window of a Center City business during the Eagles Super Bowl celebration early Monday morning.
PHILADELPHIA – Two men who used a metal pole to smash a window at a Center City business during the Eagles Super Bowl celebrations early Monday are sought by Philadelphia Police, who are hoping the public can identify the two vandals.
According to police, the two men seen here used a metal pole to break a window on the Chestnut Street side of the A.C. Moore Arts and Craft store located at 100 S. Broad St.
The incident occurred at about 12:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 5.
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The total damage was about $4,000 police said.
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The window has since been boarded up and secured, according to police.
One suspect is described as a white male in his late 20s with a medium build. He was wearing glasses, #34 Eagles jersey with "Turner" on the back, dark sweatpants, tan boots, and has a distinctive tattoo on the back of his upper right arm.
The other suspect is described as a white male in his mid 20s with a medium build who was wearing a black vest over a gray sweatshirt with blue and white letters, blue jeans and dark shoes.
Anyone with information on the suspects or the crime is asked to contact Detectives DeMalto or Velazquez with the Central Detective Division at (215) 686-3093 or (215) 686-3094.
Confidential tips can be submitted by calling (215) 686-8477 or texting them to 773847. Submit tips online here.
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