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Thief Swipes $600 Projector After Breaking Into Charter School In Olney

By Steve Beck

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Police are searching for a suspect who broke into and stole a projector from a charter school in Philadelphia.

The theft happened at about 4 a.m. on October 13th at the Truebright Science Academy Charter School located at 407 East Roosevelt Boulevard in the city's Olney section.

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According to investigators, the suspect gained entry to the school. Once inside, he took a projector valued at $600 from a 1st floor classroom.

The suspect then ran out of the school.

The suspect is described as a black male, early to mid 40 years-of-age, with low cut hair and a goatee. He was wearing a zip-up jacket.

Anyone with information is urged to call 911 or 215.686.TIPS.

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