Crime & Safety

Tuna Stolen From Tractor Trailer In Philadelphia: Report

This marks another instance of food being stolen from trucks in the city, after beef, crab, and pork were stolen earlier this year.

PHILADELPHIA — Thieves targeted a tractor trailer hauling tuna Thursday morning in Philadelphia.

According to Action News, a tractor trailer parked on South Lawrence Street in South Philadelphia was robbed of tuna it was hauling early Thursday morning.

This theft comes less than a month after $15,000 worth of beef was stolen from a truck at South 63rd Street and Eastwick Avenue in mid-July.

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Action News reports about $30,000 worth of frozen snow crabs and $12,000 worth of pork were stolen from trucks in April, as well.

Anyone who has information on the thefts should contact Philadelphia police at 215-686-8477.

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