Philadelphia police ID Jeep battery theft suspect

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Thursday, August 24, 2017
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Search for battery thief. Brian Taff reports during Action News at 4 p.m. on August 24, 2017.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police are asking for the public's help finding a suspect responsible for a string of battery thefts since May.



He has been identified as 41-year-old Juan Carlos Lugo.





Police say Lugo appears to be targeting mostly Jeep Wranglers.



RELATED: Police: Theft ring targeting Jeep Wrangler batteries


Jeep battery thefts in Center City. Vernon Odom reports during Action News at 5:30 p.m. on July 25, 2017.


Anyone with information on Lugo's whereabouts is asked to contact police.



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