Lansdowne search connected to North Philadelphia stash house

LANSDOWNE, Pa. (WPVI) -- Investigators say the search of a home in Lansdowne, Delaware County on Thursday is connected to an alleged stash house discovered in North Philadelphia back in January.

Police in Upper Merion, Montgomery County are leading the investigation and were present for both searches.

In a statement issued late Thursday, Upper Merion police said the Lansdowne search came from information gathered during the raid in North Philadelphia.

Inside the home on Greenwood Avenue in Lansdowne, police said they found stolen merchandise from Toys R Us, Lowes and a number of other stores from across the region.

Following the raid in North Philadelphia, police had said they found items stolen from the King of Prussia area, along with New Jersey, Pittsburgh and Virginia.

Inside the home on Opal Street in North Philadelphia, police said they found items ranging from a hot water heater to crystal lamps.

Investigators now say they believe this is an "organized retail theft operation" and a number of arrests are possible.