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Multiple stripped vehicles found in Germantown as police investigate possible link to car theft rings

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PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) – Police are investigating after several vehicles were found abandoned in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood, stripped of parts. The discoveries are prompting investigators to look into whether the cases are tied to larger car theft operations targeting vehicles across the ci…

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  1. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Stripped vehicles in Germantown raise theft ring concerns (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    The discoveries come as police continue investigating organized vehicle theft operations in Philadelphia.

  2. Phl17

    Multiple stripped vehicles found in Germantown as police investigate possible link to car theft rings (opens Phl17)

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    PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) – Police are investigating after several vehicles were found abandoned in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood, stripped of parts. The discoveries are prompting investigators to look into whether the cases are tied to larger car theft operations targeting vehicles across the ci…

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