Beef Thieves Thwarted By Philadelphia Police: Reports

Hamburglars looking to steal from a tractor trailer making a delivery early Tuesday in South Philly were stopped by police, reports state.

Posted Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 9:54 am ET

PHILADELPHIA — In 2024, thieves stole beef and tuna from tractor trailers in Philadelphia.

And in early 2025, thieves were looking to steal more beef from a truck making a delivery in South Philly.

According to NBC10, police arrived just in time to a Sysco warehouse on South Seventh Street at about 2 a.m. Tuesday to thwart would-be beef thieves.

The thieves pulled up to the tractor trailer making a delivery in a stolen box truck, but they drove off in another vehicle, abandoning their heist, when police showed up, Action News reports.

No arrests were made

Anyone who has information on the incident should contact Philadelphia Police at 215-686-8477.

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