Attempted Car Tire Thieves Arrested In Rhawnhurst
By Steve Beck
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Three suspects were arrested after they were caught in the act of attempting to steal tires from parked cars in Northeast Philadelphia early Wednesday morning.
The incident happened at about 3 a.m. at Glendale Avenue and Shisler Street in the city's Rhawnhurst section.
According to investigators, police arrived and witnessed the suspects attempting to remove tires from a parked car.
The suspects attempted to flee, but officers were able to catch up to the suspects and place them under arrest.
A van with several stolen tires inside, as well as a tire jack, was found at the scene. In addition, at least one car was propped up and had all four tires removed.
The incident remains under police investigation.
