Crime & Safety
OMG PD: The Six Cent Theft
Check out these unusual police stories from the Philadelphia area.
Small Time: According to a report from Bala Cynwyd Patch, someone broke into an area pool's snack bar and made off with the contents of the register; a cool six cents. Read the full story here.
Hiking and Biking Thieves: According to a report from Roxborough Patch, Philadelphia police are asking residents to take bike racks off their roof in response to a rash of rack thefts. Read the full story here.
False Alarm, Real Fee: According to a report from Media Patch, people should be careful with their home security systems. State law states that homeowners can be fined up to $300 if enough false alarms are tripped by security systems. See the full details here.
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About this column: OMG PD reviews the surprising, shocking, stunning and occasionally silly police-related incidents reported by Philadelphia-area Patch sites over the past week. All people mentioned in these stories are innocent until proven guilty. Charges and arrests do not indicate guilt. Email nathana@patch.com with questions about this column.
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