Crime & Safety

Video Of Anti-Cop Graffiti Suspects Released, Reward Offered

A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to arrests, according to the Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia Police released video footage of suspects involved in anti-police graffiti found in the Point Breeze section of the city this week and a $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to their arrests.

Police said at about 9:50 p.m. Monday, July 24, three suspects were caught on surveillance footage walking on the 1200 block of South 35th Street.

Police said two of the suspects were seen spray painting anti-police messages and profanity on walls and vehicles while the third suspect acted as a lookout.

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The three suspects then fled the area in an unknown direction, police said.

The Associated Press reports the police union is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest.

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Police said not to approach the suspects if they are seen. Anyone who sees them should contact 911 immediately.

Tips can be submitted by calling (215)686-8477 or text a tip to PPD TIP (773847). All tips will be confidential.

Anyone with information on the crime is asked to contact the South Detective Division at (215) 686-3013 or (2250) 686-3014.

Watch the footage below to see if you can ID the suspects:

Images via YouTube screenshot

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