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Police searching for suspect accused of stealing nearly $40K worth of merchandise from Center City jewelry store
Authorities are searching for a suspect accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry from a store in Center City.
PHILADELPHIA - Authorities are searching for a man accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a Center City jewelry store.
According to police, the robbery occurred on Sunday at 6:17 a.m. when the suspect forced his way into Jade & Art Jewelry Store on Arch Street.
Officials say the suspect used a rock to break the store's front window.
Once inside, the suspect broke the store's display cases by kicking them with his foot, police say.
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The store estimates a loss of about $40,000 worth of merchandise, according to police.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Philadelphia police at 215-686-8477 or submit an anonymous tip.