Suspect for Multiple Commercial Burglaries in the 1st and 3rd Districts – Blotter

South Detective Division is investigating a pattern of Commercial Burglaries which have occurred in the 1st and 3rd District.

Incident #1:
DC# 23-03-024684

On June 24, 2023, at approximately 10:05am, 3rd District Police responded to a radio call for an “Attempted Burglary”, at the Honey Nail Salon located at 200 W Oregon Ave. Upon arrival, store owner stated she observed damage to the side door of the business. No entry was gained. Nothing taken.

Incident #2:
DC# 23-03-024657

On June 24, 2023, at 1:53am, the manager for Oregon Market located at 320 Oregon Ave reported a burglary to 3rd District officers. The manager stated an unknown person depicted above entered an unlocked side door of the business. While inside, the suspect entered the Hai Van restaurant by force and rummaged through an empty cash register. The suspect then forced open the double doors to the Oregon Market and shortly fled after the security alarm was activated.

Incident #3:
DC# 23-03-02464

On June 24, 2023, at 3:25am, 3^rd District officers responded to a radio call for a “Vandalism in Progress” at Johnny Chang’s, located at 26XX South Broad Street. Upon arrival, officers observed the front glass entry door broken. The storeowner reported USC was taken from the cash register.

Incident #4:
DC# 23-03-024658

On June 24, 2023, at 6:45am, 3^rd District officers responded to a radio call for a “Burglary in Progress” at Sweet Treats Hut, located at 12XX South Broad Street. Upon arrival, officers observed the front sliding door was damaged and pried open. The store manager reported the register missing, USC taken, and an ATM inside the store was damaged.

Incident #5:
DC# 23-03-024857

On June 25, 2023, at 4:27am, 3^rd District officers responded to a radio call for a “Report of Burglary” at Mui Chung Restaurant, located at 11XX South Broad Street. Upon arrival, officers located the manager who stated that the outside bilco doors to the business were removed. Taken was USC from the cash register, two (2) containers of pennies, 50 packages of cigarettes, and unknown amount of Tylenol packets.

Incident #6:
DC# 23-03-024972

On June 26, 2023, at 2:22am, 3rd District officers responded to a radio call for a “Burglary in Progress” at the Harmony Nail Salon and Spa, located at 3XX Oregon Avenue. Officers observed the front door glass broken. The cash register was taken, which did not contain any money.

Incident #7:
DC# 23-01-011710

On June 26, 2023, at 3:33am, 1^st District officers responded to a radio call for a “Report of Burglary” at Main Squeeze Philly, located at 25XX South Broad Street.  The front glass to the store was broken, and the cash register containing USC was missing.

Incident #8:
DC# 23-03-024995

On June 26, 2023, at 4:18am, 3^rd District officers responded to a radio call for a “Report of Burglary”, at Pizzeria Pesto, located at 19XX South Broad St. The front glass door to the business was shattered, and the cash register containing USC was missing.

• Suspect Description: Black male, 35-55 years old, full beard, wearing a black mask, dark colored hooded sweatshirt, grey shirt, black Nike pants, grey and black sneakers with white souls, watch on left wrist and carrying a shoulder bag.
• If you see this suspect, do not approach, contact 911 immediately.
• To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477) or text a tip to 215.686.TIPS (8477).
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If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact:
South Detective Division:
215-686-3013/3014