Cases of Talcum powder stolen from tractor-trailer in latest bizarre heist in South Philadelphia

Monday, November 20, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Thieves made off with another tractor-trailer haul in the latest bizarre heist in Philadelphia.

Cases of Talcum powder were stolen from a truck outside a Target in South Philadelphia early Monday morning.
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Police say six men broke the door locks and accessed the back of the trailer parked in the Target lot at 1 Mifflin Street just after 12:30 a.m.

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Each box contained 50 cans of talc.

The driver was in the cab at the time of the theft but was unaware until he began to drive off.
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Investigators say the suspects fled in two cars towards Columbus Boulevard.



In the past, thieves have stolen various items, including crab clusters, cases of meat, and even dimes.

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