Thief Targets Laptops in Center City: Cops

Between May 12 and June 2, police say Darryl Simpson, 27, broke into seven Center buildings and stole several laptop computers.

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Police described the seven incidents:

  • May 12-Simpson allegedly broke into an office building at 1650 Market Street where he stole six laptops
  • May 18-Simpson allegedly broke into an office building at 1300 Market where he stole three Dell laptops.
  • May 21-Simpson allegedly broke into an office building on 1500 Market Street where he entered several offices and stole three laptops.
  • May 23-Simpson allegedly entered an office building on 2005 Market Street where he stole five laptops.
  • May 25-Simpson allegedly broke into a building on 1300 Market where he entered several offices and stole six IBM Thinkpads.
  • May 25-At midnight police say an alarm sounded on the 6th and 7th floors of an office building on 1300 Market. Simpson was spotted running down the west fire tower where he dropped a black carry bag, according to investigators. Police say the bag was recovered and inside were three laptops.
  • On June 2, police say Simpson entered a building on 3550 Market Street. Once inside, he entered the offices, stole two laptop computers and damaged several desktop computers, according to police.

Police say Simpson’s last known address is the 4500 block of North 15th Street. If you have any information on his whereabouts, please call Philadelphia Police at 215-686-8477.

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