$4,900 In High-End Purses Taken In Manayunk Commercial Burglary

MANAYUNK, PHILADELPHIA — Police in Philadelphia are asking for help finding a man who broke into a Manayunk business and stole nearly $5,000 worth of merchandise.

The incident occurred at about 2:15 a.m. May 10 at 4300 Main St.

Police said the man seen above was captured on camera breaking into a clothing boutique business by smashing the front window with a hammer.

After getting inside, he took high-end purses valued at $4,900 and fled south on Main Street.

Before the break in, the man was seen walking on the 4300 block of Main Street a few times.

Police described the suspect as a black male in his 40s with a salt and pepper full beard.

He was wearing a black Calvin Klein baseball cap with "CK" on the back, dark gray/ black New Balance jacket with "NB" on left chest and writing on left sleeve, light gray sweatpants, light blue Saucony sneakers, gray/black gloves.

If you see this suspect, do not approach him and instead contact 911 immediately.

To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215-686-8477 or text a tip to 215-686-8477. Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously.

All tips will be confidential.

Anyone with information about this crime or this suspect is asked to contact the Northwest Detective Division at 215-686-3353 or 215-686-3354