Six men steal 3,000 pounds of frozen crab from Philadelphia truck
Thieves removed 50 boxes of seafood from a parked cargo vehicle in Southwest Philly during the early hours of Tuesday morning.
By Pablo Harrison ·
A cargo truck driver woke to find six men removing frozen seafood from his vehicle in Southwest Philadelphia.
Police reported the theft occurred at approximately 4:57 a.m. on Tuesday. The incident took place along the 3400 block of Island Avenue. The driver was sleeping in the parked truck when he heard movement. He stepped outside and saw the group working at the rear of the vehicle. Officers stated the men took two full pallets of frozen snow crab. The shipment consisted of 50 boxes. Each box weighed about 30 pounds. The total weight of the stolen inventory reached 3,000 pounds.
The driver exited the truck to confront the group. Police said the men chased him away from the vehicle. The thieves then fled the area in multiple vehicles. Law enforcement identified a gray Ford F-150 and a gray Dodge Caravan among the getaway cars. Investigators are continuing their search for the six individuals involved in the crime.
Police provided physical descriptions for two of the suspects. One man stood 5 feet 8 inches tall. He wore all black clothing during the incident. A second individual measured 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighed approximately 180 pounds. He also wore black attire. Authorities have not released further identifying details for the remaining four suspects.
The investigation remains active. Police are reviewing available evidence to identify the full group and locate the missing crab.
Source: WCAU
