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Impersonator tries to steal cars near Broad and ChamplostPhiladelphia PA

audio iconMotor Vehicle Theft
W Champlost Ave & N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19141

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
00:25
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.
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[1]
trying to take vehicles: Attempted vehicle theft

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W Champlost Ave & N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19141
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