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District Attorney Larry Krasner said his office is taking a new approach to prosecuting retail theft. That includes internet sales of legal and stolen items, crimes involving self-checkout technologies and changes in store security and policies. It also now addresses factors that can lead to stealing. Krasner said organized retail theft cases will be charged at higher levels.
Steven Ranke was wanted for retail theft in what is being called an 'organized retail theft ring' across multiple states.
Police in Burlington County, New Jersey, are looking for five men suspected of stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from the Dick's Sporting Goods store in Mount Laurel.
A retired Pennsylvania State trooper is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing merchandise from retail stores.
The District Attorneys from Chester and Delaware counties met with members from the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office and several local retailers to discuss how to combat organized retail thefts.
Philadelphia police arrested Chim Phu, 53, for allegedly stealing over $100,000 worth of jewelry from a Center City retailer in late July, authorities announced Tuesday.
Three men involved in over two dozen retail thefts dating back to April, stealing over an estimated $14,000 worth of merchandise were arrested Sunday, July 14, police announced Friday.
Investigators believe these three suspects are responsible for 25 retail thefts, two robberies and $14,000 in stolen items.
Two Philadelphia women were arrested in what police described as a theft ring responsible for stealing tens of thousands of dollars in merchandise from high-end stores like Givenchy and Lululemon. They had help from a 9-year-old accomplice in multiple thefts, police said in a news conference.
Police say 19-year-old Janiyah Robinson and 24-year-old Ayonna Robinson have been arrested in a nine-person theft ring that targeted stores in Philadelphia, King of Prussia and Ardmore.
Police say two women were arrested in a theft ring that targeted Lululemon, Givenchy and other high-end stores around the Philadelphia area.
They're being nicknamed the birthday bag bandits. The duo is accused of packing birthday gift bags with thousands of dollars in merchandise from at least two CVS Pharmacy locations in Bucks and Montgomery counties. Customers are nervous and worried about where the bandits might strike next. Kim Hudson reports the latest from Richboro.
Two people, whom police are calling the "birthday bag bandits," are accused of stealing over $5,000 worth of merchandise from two separate CVS stores in Bucks and Montgomery counties.
A credit card skimmer has been found at a 7-Eleven store in Pennsauken, New Jersey, just a few days after a skimmer was found at a 7-Eleven store in Cinnaminson.
No more full carts at the Target self-checkout! The retail chain says it's implementing a new policy that will require customers with more than 10 items to check out with a human cashier.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner on Monday announced the launch of the Organized Retail and House Theft Task Force.
A male has been arrested for leaving a baby inside a Northeast Philadelphia Walmart after a suspected retail theft.
"While Stanley Quenchers are all the rage, we strongly advise against turning to crime to fulfill your hydration habits," said the Roseville police.
Two men and a woman confronted about possible retail theft at the Philadelphia Mills Walmart left behind an infant, according to police.
People confronted about possible retail theft at the Philadelphia Walmart store left a baby behind, according to security.
In the store's security camera video one of her workers can be seen trying to stop the man.
DA Jack Stollsteimer and James Nolan toured a Wegmans in Glen Mills Tuesday morning.
Two suspects smashed the store's front door with a hammer, shattering the glass to gain entry into the store.
A judge declared a mistrial in the sexual assault case involving five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team.
Eagles general manager Howie Roseman said Thursday, Philadelphia had Jihaad Campbell graded as a top-10 player on its board.
Hatfield police are investigating after they say a person was assaulted by a masked suspect while leaving an apartment complex early Thursday morning.
Even before Saturday's funeral service for Pope Francis at the Vatican, the late pontiff has already broken with some traditions in the ways pontiffs are laid to rest.
Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday at an ancient church in Rome following a funeral Mass at the Vatican. Here's what to know and how to watch.
A judge declared a mistrial in the sexual assault case involving five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team.
Eagles general manager Howie Roseman said Thursday, Philadelphia had Jihaad Campbell graded as a top-10 player on its board.
Hatfield police are investigating after they say a person was assaulted by a masked suspect while leaving an apartment complex early Thursday morning.
Even before Saturday's funeral service for Pope Francis at the Vatican, the late pontiff has already broken with some traditions in the ways pontiffs are laid to rest.
The investigation found that a teacher and a teacher's aide at Jamison Elementary School in Central Bucks County allegedly abused nonverbal students with autism.
A judge declared a mistrial in the sexual assault case involving five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team.
Hatfield police are investigating after they say a person was assaulted by a masked suspect while leaving an apartment complex early Thursday morning.
From understanding inflation to how compound interest works, many consumers struggle with the fundamental financial concepts.
Four organ recipients in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, will raise awareness by celebrating their lifelong bond at the Donor Dash.
The investigation found that a teacher and a teacher's aide at Jamison Elementary School in Central Bucks County allegedly abused nonverbal students with autism.
Glassboro police say a man shot into a 71-year-old woman's car, broke her window, and fled with her purse.
Century Bakery in Bridgeton, New Jersey, is asking customers who wear strong perfumes or colognes to use their drive-thru instead of ordering inside the store.
Joseph Kling, 19, is charged with arson in the Ocean County, N.J. wildfire that has scorched more than 15,000 acres.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is now considered a case of arson sparked by an unattended bonfire, authorities say.
Donations are pouring in after equipment was stolen from the Camden County NJ Miracle League, which serves children and adults with disabilities.
Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware hopes to tackle the issue of the bird flu, as chicken production is her state's top industry.
The Appoquinimink School District said a crash on Route 896 in Bear, Delaware, involved one of its school buses, but no students were injured.
Fifteen-year-old Sa'riyah Patterson was struck and killed by a driver in a hit-and-run in Wilmington on Monday morning.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
Five people, including a police officer, were taken to the hospital after a car crash at Route 1 and Christiana Road, police said.
April 26 has officially become known as Diabetic Eye Screening Day in Pennsylvania. There will be free screenings to help prevent vision loss for people with diabetes.
The closure of Crozer Health is leaving a void in health care in Delaware County and raising concerns for local businesses.
"That just made me so mad," one laid-off FDA scientist said.
Crozer Health hospitals in Delaware County began diverting patients and closing their emergency departments Wednesday morning.
With Prospect Medical Holdings set to close Crozer Health, Riddle Hospital says it's ready for the increase in patients.
The closure of Crozer Health is leaving a void in health care in Delaware County and raising concerns for local businesses.
A nonprofit and a restaurant in South Jersey are teaming up for Good Friday to help families in need with a meal giveaway.
Good food is part of the Good Friday holiday tradition for families in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood this Easter weekend.
West Chester toy store fears President Trump's tariffs on imports could put them out of business.
Mack Trucks plans to lay off up to 350 people over the next 90 days at its operations center in Lower Macungie Township, Pa.
I-95 was closed from Northeast Philadelphia to Bucks County for hours on Easter Sunday as crews worked to repair a damaged 4-inch high-pressure natural gas main
The expansion of the Schuylkill River Trail from Christian to Crescent in Philadelphia is scheduled to open on May 17.
I-95 in Delaware County has reopened after a crash near the Route 476 exit.
Transportation advocates and officials gathered in Delaware County on Thursday to call on the state to increase funding for SEPTA.
SEPTA riders and state and local officials gathered at City Hall to protest the potential service cuts and demand a permanent yearly funding increase.
A judge declared a mistrial in the sexual assault case involving five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team.
Eagles general manager Howie Roseman said Thursday, Philadelphia had Jihaad Campbell graded as a top-10 player on its board.
The Eagles moved up in the 2025 NFL draft and selected Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell, a South Jersey native, with the 31st overall pick.
The Indianapolis Colts selected Penn State tight end Tyler Warren in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Former Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter was selected third overall in the 2025 NFL draft on Thursday night by the New York Giants.
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
Much to the disappointment of anyone crushing on Philadelphia's leading man, Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts is officially a married man.
A casting call is out for extras needed when the Hershey biopic comes to film in Pittsburgh.
The WWE's 41st WrestleMania event is finally here. Here's what time it starts and how to watch all the action on night 2.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Turf no more! The Linc has been filled with dirt for this action-packed, family-friendly event. Monster truck driver, Armando Castro, said the participating trucks weigh 12,000 pounds, have about 1,500 horsepower and deliver inexplicable stunts! Fans will just have to see it to believe it. Tickets are still on sale for the 2025 Monster Jam at Lincoln Financial Field.
Day 2 of the Penn Relays is already in full swing with electric energy as the high school girls' teams hit the track. Friday marks the first day of the high school girls' events and the start of the Boys' Championship of America. Our Wakisha Bailey spent the morning at Franklin Field talking with some of the athletes. Here's what they had to say about this year's experience.
The Eagles traded up to select University of Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell with the 31st overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft Thursday night. Campbell will join a Philadelphia defense that was ranked No. 1 last season in their first year under Vic Fangio and won the Super Bowl.
Eagles general manager Howie Roseman and head coach Nick Sirianni hold a press conference after Philadelphia traded up to select Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell with the 31st overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.
Layoffs are the latest step in the shutdown of the Delaware County Crozer Health system. While in the city, SEPTA police are starting a new fare evasion enforcement blitz on Friday. CBS News Philadelphia Anchor Jim Donovan has the top headlines for the Philadelphia area, and Meteorologist Kate Bilo has your latest forecast for Friday, April 25, 2025.