Lamar Miller is accused of using a tow truck to steal at least seven vehicles in Northeast Philly, North Philly and Southwest Philly.
Lamar Miller is accused of using a tow truck to steal at least seven vehicles in Northeast Philly, North Philly and Southwest PhillyPolice arrested a man accused of using a tow truck to steal at least seven vehicles throughout Philadelphia and selling them to a scrapyard.
Philadelphia Police Captain Jason Smith of the Major Crimes Unit said the investigation began on Nov. 9, 2023, when police received a report of a stolen vehicle. Surveillance video showed the victim’s 2001 Honda Accord being stolen as well as a tow truck being operated in the same area. Police then determined Miller sold at least seven vehicles to the auto recycling center, earning between $300 and $600 for each vehicle in exchange for their metal.Investigators said Miller used his tow truck to steal the seven vehicles in locations throughout the city, including Northeast Philadelphia, North Philadelphia and Southwest Philadelphia.“Generally, what they’re focusing in on are older model vehicles.
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