Caught on Cam: Thieves Snatch Woman's $600 Cell Phone on Philly Street

Philadelphia police are searching for two suspects who were caught on camera stealing a $600 cell phone from a female on a Philadelphia street in broad daylight.

A surveillance camera was rolling when a 35-year-old female was walking in the 2100 block of E. 75th Avenue about 1 p.m. on July 27.

The suspects stalked the victim from behind before one of them ran up from behind, grabbed the victim’s phone from her hand and ran away.

The victim attempted to chase down the suspects, but was unsuccessful.

The stolen cell phone was an iPhone 5S, gold in color, valued at $600.

The suspects are described as being between 17 and 21-years-old.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police.

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