Impersonator tries to steal cars near Broad and Champlost, Philadelphia PA


An individual was pretending to be a tow truck driver and was seen trying to take cars near the location.
Audio|Source: Philadelphia Police - Citywide
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Transcript:
We're drawing the (number withheld), no tag on it. It's going around the block, trying to take vehicles[1]. Posing as a tow company, not seen on Broad and Champlost. The 5th District, Broad and 70th, First, would have gone. No, I would have gone driving a (number withheld). Posting as a tow... driver (name withheld) Champlost.
We're drawing the (number withheld), no tag on it. It's going around the block, trying to take vehicles[1]. Posing as a tow company, not seen on Broad and Champlost. The 5th District, Broad and 70th, First, would have gone. No, I would have gone driving a (number withheld). Posting as a tow... driver (name withheld) Champlost.
Police codes explained
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trying to take vehicles: Attempted vehicle theft
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Location mentioned:
W Champlost Ave & N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19141
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