Hundreds Of Cars Towed During Kensington Clean Up: Philly Police

PHILADELPHIA — Hundreds of cars were towed from Kensington over the last two weekends as part of the Philadelphia Police Neighborhood Services Unit targeted the Philadelphia Resilience Project area with an abandoned auto initiative.

Philadelphia Police removed 338 cars from the Kensington area over the last two weekend.

Officers worked with more than a dozen salvors over the weekend to tow abandoned vehicles from communities in and around the Kensington area.

On Saturday, Feb. 2, 110 cars were towed and 122 were towed on Sunday, Feb. 3.

The previous weekend, 106 abandoned vehicles were towed from the Philadelphia Resilience Project area.

Since the beginning of the project in May, 537 abandoned vehicles have been removed from the Resilience area.

"We are working with other city agencies to help improve the quality of life for residents in the area," said Deputy Police Commissioner Joseph Sullivan. "We know that removing the unregistered, uninsured abandoned autos can help do that, especially knowing that some abandoned cars are used to hide drugs."

The Resilience Project involves dozens of city agencies working with residents, community organizations, service providers, faith leaders and businesses to help Kensington recover from the opioid crisis.

Philly311 can help with illegal dumping, graffiti, abandoned vehicles, syringe disposal, and much more. Just call 311 and press "4" for the Philadelphia Resilience Project. Callers will be immediately connected to an agent who can help.

The Philadelphia Resilience Project is the City of Philadelphia’s emergency response to combat the opioid epidemic.

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