Bucks County Anarchist Arrested For $100K Vandalism Spree In Philly, Police Say

A 45-year-old Doylestown man associated with an anarchist group was arrested Monday night in Philadelphia after authorities say they caused about $100,000 in damage to multiple properties. Geoffrey Suchocki, 45, of Doylestown was one of two people arrested in connection with the vandalism. Patricia Monahan, 28, of Philadelphia was also arrested.

Suchocki and Monahan were part of a group of about 30 to 50 people believed to be associated with the "Summer of Rage" anarchist group, police said. According to authorities, the group smashed windows, painted buildings and sidewalks, destroyed security cameras and broke car windshields, police said.

Upon his arrest, police found a backpack containing a black scarf, a mask, a device used for shattering windows and a mission statement on how to disrupt capitalism in Suchocki's possession.

NBC10 reports anti-gentrification messages were left in the vandalism's wake and the vandals targeted only high-end vehicles. Police said two witnesses later flagged down Highway Patrol Officers and gave them description of two suspects, later identified as Suchocki and Monahan.

The officers found Suchocki and Monahan running along the 1400 block of American Street and were positively identified and arrested.

Suchocki was charged with causing and risking a catastrophe, criminal mischief, criminal conspiracy and related offenses. Monahan was charged with causing and risking a catastrophe, criminal mischief, criminal conspiracy and related offenses, police said.

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