Person Allegedly Steals Hundreds in Razors

Police arrested a Philadelphia who allegedly stole more than $1,400 in disposable razors.

Justin James Person, 30, of Halstead Street, was arrested last month after a loss prevention officer at the Giant food store in the 700 block of Huntingdon Pike saw Person placing $184 worth of disposable razors in his backpack, police said. 

An investigation revealed that Person had been to the same Giant and stolen merchandise on six separate occasions, according to police. 

Police said Person stole $300 worth of boxes of razors from the store on Jan. 13; $240 worth of razors on Jan. 22; $375 worth of razors on Feb. 1; $400 worth of razors on Feb. 5 and attempted to steal $184 worth of razors on Feb. 15.

Person also stole a box of Red Bull worth $40 in August; and a box of teeth whitening strips worth $63 on Feb. 8, according to police.

He provided a statement admitting to the thefts, police said.

According to court documents, Person was also arrested last week in Upper Moreland for retail theft.

Formal arraignment is scheduled for April 10 at 9:30 a.m.