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Montco Authorities Bust Up Multi-County Retail Theft Ring
Prosecutors say the theft ring was led by two Berks County residents who paid drug addicted individuals to steal from big retail chains.

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Prosecutors say the theft ring was led by two Berks County residents who paid drug addicted individuals to steal from big retail chains.

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