Crime & Safety

Man Arrested For Stealing Over $100,000 Worth Of Jewelry From Philadelphia Retailer, Police Say

After issuing a warrant, police and SWAT teams arrested Phu on Saturday, August 3, authorities said.

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August 14, 2024

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia police arrested a man accused of stealing over $100,000 worth of jewelry from a Center City retailer in late July, authorities announced Tuesday.

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Chim Phu, 53, was charged with gunpoint robbery, violations of the Uniform Firearms Act, narcotics offenses, and other related charges for his alleged role in a retail robbery on the 900 block of Arch Street back on July 31.

After issuing a warrant, police and SWAT teams arrested Phu on Saturday, August 3, in the 1600 block of 28th Street in North Philadelphia, authorities said.

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