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Suspects Sought In Theft Of $100K In Cash And Jewelry From Society Hill Home

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Police are searching for three suspects who were caught on tape stealing $100,000 in cash and jewelry from a home in an upscale Philadelphia neighborhood.

The burglary happened on April 30th inside a home in the 500 block of Spruce Street in the city's Society Hill section.

According to investigators, the three suspects parked a black SUV on the corner of 6th and Cypress Street at about 8:10 a.m.

At about 12:40 p.m., the suspects exited the car and approached a home in the 500 block of Spruce Street.

The suspects forced open a side window and entered the residence. While inside the home, the suspects pried a safe from the floor containing cash and jewelry valued at $100,000.

The suspects placed the safe in the rear of the SUV and fled south on 6th Street towards Pine Street.

Watch The Surveillance Video (Courtesy: Philadelphia Police Department)

The first suspect is described as black male, about 20-years-old, with a medium build, medium complexion and light facial hair. He was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, light blue jeans, with a black belt and sneakers.

The second suspect is described as black male, about 20-years-old, between 5'8"-5'10", with a medium build. He was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt with gray sweatpants and dark sneakers.

The third suspect is described as black male, about 20-years-old, approximately 6'. He was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, dark sweatpants with a white stripe on side and a dark baseball cap. Investigators say this suspect carried the safe out of the home.

Anyone with information on the suspects is urged to call 215-686-TIPS (8477) or 911.

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