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Philadelphia police investigate cargo theft linked to burning vehicle

Philadelphia police cargo theft frozen beef theft Interstate 95 trucking security

Philadelphia police are investigating a series of cargo thefts, including a recent incident where five pallets of frozen beef, valued at approximately $10,000, were stolen from a tractor-trailer in the Wissinoming neighborhood. The theft occurred around 4 a.m. on Thursday when suspects allegedly cut the vehicle's rear padlock while the driver was sleeping.

Following the theft, emergency crews responded to a burning Dodge Journey near the Aramingo Avenue exit on Interstate 95. Firefighters discovered piles of smoking meat inside the vehicle that matched the packaging of the stolen Upper Iowa Beef products. Additional boxes of beef were reportedly found thrown over the highway and onto nearby train tracks.

Authorities believe this may be part of a pattern of cargo thefts in the city. Recent incidents include the theft of 3,000 pounds of crab legs in Southwest Philadelphia and a previous beef theft valued at over $40,000. Police are searching for a dark gray Nissan sedan and two dark-colored SUVs believed to be involved. Investigators are urging trucking companies to use hardened steel locks and park in well-lit, public areas.

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Interstate 95 · John Ryan · Philadelphia · Philadelphia Police Department · Upper Iowa Beef

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Burning Car on I-95 With Smoking Meat Inside, Police Say [rnbphilly.com]
Thieves strike again, stealing pallets of beef in Philadelphia's latest cargo heist [abc30.com]
Caught on video: Arson investigation underway after car torched in Kensington [6abc.com]
Thieves strike again, stealing pallets of beef in Philadelphia's latest cargo heist [abc13.com]
Thieves strike again, stealing pallets of beef in Philadelphia's latest cargo heist [abc7news.com]
Car that caught fire on I-95 could be linked to theft of $10,000 worth of beef [www.phillyvoice.com]