Philadelphia police arrested a suspect accused of breaking into almost a dozen cars in the city’s Germantown neighborhood
Authorities said two of his accomplices remain on the run.
Some of the vehicles hit were located on the 100 block of Cliveden Street. Police said that the quick thinking of a homeowner led to police capturing one of the suspects.
Police said the suspects used a sledgehammer to smash windows and break into cars around 5 a.m.
More than a half dozen vehicles were hit, but the count continues to climb.
“You work hard for your money and no one expects to come out and see their car broken into,” said Robin Hinson of Germantown.
Hinson had her car window smashed though nothing was taken. But other victims weren’t as fortunate.
“Several wallets and credit cards and small items have been received and we continue to track down victims as we investigate this case,” said Captain John Craig with Northwest Detectives.
Investigators said a witness heard one break-in and called police reporting that a white Dodge Ram pickup may be involved. Officers canvassed the area and spotted the truck on the 300 block of Walnut Street.