There are hundreds of abandoned cars in Philadelphia and, not only is it an eyesore for neighbors, but it could lead to more crime. Wednesday, the city started moving out a lot of those cars and it’s only the beginning.
The big job of removing abandoned and rotting vehicles from the streets of Philadelphia is underway as the city begins towing cars and trucks around the 39th Police District.Near the corner of North 5th and Ontario, in front of a vacant, scarred building, two abandoned cars sit. A Honda Odessey, its windows shattered, and hood torn away, has sat for months, said a resident. A nearby Toyota has been here even longer. John Johnson said he walks by abandoned vehicles daily.
Chris Lantz leads the unit. Lantz said, "Basically, something someone can get hurt on, somebody could get cut on glass, a car that’s up on jackstands that could fall. Something that’s a danger to the community."In the 39th District alone, police say there are over 300 abandoned vehicles. They hoped to pull 50 by the end of Wednesday, with hundreds more waiting throughout the city.
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