Man Caught On Tape Burglarizing Northeast Philly Home
By Steve Beck
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Police are searching for a bike-riding bandit who was caught on tape breaking into and stealing belongings from a home in Northeast Philadelphia.
The theft happened at about 6:45 p.m. on September 20th at a home in the 1800 block of Tomlinson Road.
Surveillance video from the home shows the suspect riding up to the front steps of the home and leaving his bike there.
WATCH: Surveillance Video
The suspect then went to the back of the home and jumped over a fence to gain entry to the home's backyard.
Once in the backyard, the suspect grabbed a ladder that was there and used it to enter the window of a second floor bedroom of the home.
A short time later, the suspect exited the home through the window and left the backyard with several of the homeowner's belongings in his possession.
The suspect then went to the front of the home, got on his bike and sped away.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 25-35 years-of-age, with a muscular build, short black hair and a goatee. He was wearing glasses, a black sleeveless shirt and blue jeans. He was riding a black bike.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
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