Philadelphia Police Monitoring Social Media Posts About Possible Looting In City

CBS Philadelphia

November 7, 2024

The Philadelphia Police Department said it's aware of social media posts encouraging looting and other criminal behavior on Wednesday night.

Police said officers have been deployed to numerous areas of the city for possible looting. Some businesses in Center City have boarded up their property.

"Criminal behavior will not be tolerated, and our officers are prepared to take all appropriate actions where warranted," Philadelphia Police Sgt. Eric Gripp said in a statement. "As Commissioner [Kevin] Bethel stated at Monday morning's press conference, we will continue increased patrols and staffing in the coming days as necessary to safeguard our business communities."

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