Burglar Leaves Watch Inside House, Returns For It



Philadelphia Police

By Alex Lloyd Gross

File this under “Stupid Criminals”. Philadelphia Police need your help to catch him.  on July 14, 2019 the male in the photo above is accused of allegedly breaking into a house on the 4000 block of Mitchell Street. He was spotted on video camera trying  both the front and rear doors. He was successful in gaining entry during this time, about 3:00 AM.He stays inside for five hours, leaving at 8:00 AM. It appears he did not take anything.

The male returns about one hour later and this time he is inside for three minutes.  When he leaves, he has on his watch that he left behind and sunglasses.  Nothing was taken, police said. They still need your help to find him.

Suspect Description: White male, mid 20’s to early 30 years-of-age, medium build, brown hair, wearing a two tone blue and white shirt, light colored shorts, red/blue shoes and wearing a black watch on right wrist.