Suspect wanted for theft of paint machine in Bustleton

Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Police are searching for the suspect wanted for allegedly stealing a paint machine from a side walk in Philadelphia's Bustleton section.
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BUSTLETON -- Police are searching for the suspect wanted for allegedly stealing a paint machine from a side walk in Philadelphia's Bustleton section.

The incident happened back on September 20th on the 9200 block of Krewstown Road.

The victim told police, he went inside to retrieve painting equipment when an unidentified person took a paint machine that was on the side walk.

Investigators were able to get the surveillance video that captured the allege crime.

The video shows the suspect placing the paint equipment in the rear of a silver BMW with a sunroof before fleeing the scene.

The suspect is described as a white male, wearing a white t-shirt, dark colored shorts and white sneakers.

The paint machine was a Titan 790 Airless sprayer burgundy and silver in color.

To the video, visit the Philadelphia Police YouTube channel or Philadelphia Police Department.

If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact: Northeast Detective Division 215-686-3153/3154.