Crime & Safety

OMG PD: Half a Mil in Stolen Jewelry, Purses

Check out these unusual police stories from around the Greater Philadelphia Area.

Everyone Knows One $15k Purse Isn't Enough: According to a report from Bryn Mawr Patch, some jewelry and handbags estimated to be worth than most houses were reported stolen on March 23. but just know that two $15,000 handbags, two rings valued at $80,000 and a watch worth $25,000 were reported stolen. So if someone you know buys a couple of new cars, you might want to call the cops.

Just Your Average "Man Bites Cop" Story: According to Radnor Patch, a 21-year-old Villanova student was charged with simple assault after she allegedly bit a police officer trying to arrest her. The student went on to allegedly cause minor damage to a cop car by kicking the back seat window. Apparently, she really didn't want to be arrested. The full story is here.

Don't Abandon Your Cat When You've Got a Warrant: This story from Media Patch is almost too hard to explain, but here we go. According to reports, a man attempted drop his cat off at the SPCA, and when he couldn't he allegedly ditched the cat on SPCA property. Police found the man had a bench warrant for parole violation and was arrested. The lesson here seems to be: don't ditch your cat if you've got dirt on you. Check out the full story here.


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