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Crab Heist Targets Philly Driver
Six men stole 3,000 pounds of frozen crab legs from sleeping trucker in Philadelphia.
In brief
Six men stole 3,000 pounds of frozen crab legs from sleeping trucker in Philadelphia. Six men stole 3,000 pounds of frozen snow crab from sleeping driver Marty Muriuki in Philadelphia. Originally reported by Complex.
Crab Heist in Philly
Six men stole 3,000 pounds of frozen snow crab from sleeping trucker in Philadelphia.
Driver Tried to Stop Thieves
Muriuki warned thieves about losing his job but one suspect chased him down the street.
“The other guys were taking the merchandise out, so they could get it, and then I told them, 'Hey, stop! That’s enough! I don’t want to lose my job'”
Thieves Escaped in Multiple Vehicles
The crew loaded two pallets of crab legs into getaway vehicles after chasing driver away.
No Arrests Made
Police have not identified a buyer or connected this heist to previous cargo theft ring.
The big picture
Six men stole 3,000 pounds of frozen snow crab from sleeping driver Marty Muriuki in Philadelphia.
