Masked thieves cut trailer hinges, steal Black Angus beef in Philadelphia
Police say approximately half a pallet of ribs disappeared from the South Philadelphia load. A Ford F-150 carried the cargo away while an unidentified Jeep accompanied the getaway. The post Masked thieves cut trailer hinges, steal Black Angus beef in Philadelphia appeared first on FreightWaves .
Four masked individuals broke into a tractor-trailer in Philadelphia early Tuesday morning and stole Black Angus beef ribs. The group targeted a 2026 Freightliner around 1 a.m., cutting hinges from the rear door to gain access to the cargo. About half a pallet of the stolen meat disappeared during the robbery. The thieves loaded the beef into a dark-colored Ford F-150, while a Jeep followed them as they fled the scene southbound from the 3300 block of South Third Street.
Each suspect was described as a male wearing a mask by police. The criminal investigation is still ongoing, with no arrests reported or the stolen ribs recovered. The Philadelphia Police Department stated that the investigation is ongoing. Recent cargo theft cases have shown that physical breaches of trucks can lead to dangerous confrontations for drivers and security personnel.
Written by urgent.news from FreightWaves's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
