Suspects sought in fencing thefts at construction sites

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Wednesday, February 17, 2016
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Philadelphia police are searching for the suspects wanted for multiple thefts of fencing from construction sites earlier this month.

KENSINGTON (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police are searching for the suspects wanted for multiple thefts of fencing from construction sites earlier this month.

Police say the incidents occurred between February 2nd and 8th.

Surveillance video from one of the thefts shows a dark colored Nissan Frontier truck with a self-made wooden roof rack.

The first incident occurred between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. on February 2nd at 2426 Frankford Avenue. Police say the suspects stole approximately 15 panels of metal fencing totaling $1,050.

The second incident occurred the following day at 9:45 a.m. at 1601 North Front Street. Police say the suspects took 14 twelve-foot panels of metal fencing.

Surveillance video depicts two suspects in a dark colored pickup truck removing the fence.

The third incident took place February 7th at 1830 Frankford Avenue. Police say three males in a pickup truck removed three panels of metal fence, 20 sheets of plywood and 60 2x4s.

Anyone with information should call 215-686-TIPS.