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WATCH SUV smash into Boyds; Police say $50,000 in goods stolen

Published  October 26, 2016 11:12am EDT
U.S.
FOX 29 Philadelphia

CENTER CITY (WTXF) - Police released video of Tuesday morning's smash and grab at Boyds clothing store, as they try to catch the people responsible.

In the video, taken in the 1800 block of Chestnut Street at 4:41am, people in a red 2016 Toyota Rav4 smashed into the store's front window with the back of their vehicle.

According to police, "This vehicle should have significant rear end damage."

Then, police say people unknown people got out, along with people in a silver 2012 Mercedes Benz S350.

They went inside and took numerous clothing items before getting away in an unknown direction.

Police had said there were as many as a half-dozen thieves, and they stole $50,000 of merchandise.

Earlier Wednesday, FOX 29's Steve Keeley reported Philadelphia police are on constant patrol, even on bicycles well before sunrise, after two consecutive nights of major thefts.

If you recognize any of the suspects or know where the are, you're asked to call 215-686-TIPS (8477), text a tip to PPDTIP (773847), or click here to submit a tip anonymously. Police say all tips will be confidential.