A pair of thieves have gotten creative when robbing corner shops in Southwest Philadelphia, according to police.
In each case, investigators say the method of operation is the same, as seen in multiple surveillance videos.
Police say two thieves pop the lock to the cellar doors leading to the basement of the shops , where they then allegedly collect as much merchandise and cash as they can carry.
2 sought after string of burglaries caught on video across Philadelphia
Amni Terrero’s parents own the Papì Store at the corner of 66th and Buist streets, which was targeted just over a week ago.
“They blocked the camera with mustard. They took hats, Pampers, diapers, the money I had from the day before, and the money I had in the cashier,” said Terrero.
Several days earlier, it’s believed the same men robbed the Uceta Grocery Store on Elmwood Avenue.
The owner told Action News they got away with $7,000 in tobacco products alone, adding that tobacco products are not covered under his insurance policy.