Police investigating string of residential burglaries in Roxborough

Police investigating string of residential burglaries in Roxborough
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PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Philadelphia police are searching for a group of four people who burglarized at least three homes in the Roxborough and Andorra sections of the city.

Investigators say this all happened between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9.

Newly released surveillance footage shows three men breaking into houses along the 500 block of Cathedral Road, the 900 block of Caledonia Street, and the 500 block of Predale Circle.

Police said a woman would first walk back and forth on the properties, appearing to act as a lookout. Then, a black SUV would pull up and drop off the offenders.

Surveillance footage

The men were seen on surveillance video wearing masks, hats and gloves. They can also be heard speaking Spanish.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police by calling 911. Tips can be submitted by calling or texting 215-686-8477. Tips can also be submitted anonymously online.

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