Man Caught on Surveillance Cameras Stealing Surveillance Cameras in South Philly

First he uses a ladder. Then he comes back with a chair.

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Ah, good old South Philadelphia. If they’re not caught on camera stealing Christmas decorations or Halloween decorations, they’re caught on camera stealing surveillance cameras.

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The Philadelphia Police Department has released video from an April 26th incident in the Girard Estates section of South Philadelphia in which a man can be seen mounting a ladder and later a folding chair to steal surveillance cameras from a building at the corner of 20th and Porter streets.

According to police, the theft occurred on April 26th at 2:30 a.m. Yes, a quiet time for that neighborhood, but it’s still amazing how brazenly he makes off with his stolen property. Anyone with information is asked to call South Detective Division at 215-686-3013.

Here’s the full surveillance video released by police: