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Thieves Steal Over $100,000 in Dimes From Parked Truck in Bizarre Philadelphia Heist

  • A truck carrying $750,000 in dimes from the Philadelphia Mint was broken into overnight while parked in a Walmart parking lot.
  • The thieves cut open the truck and stole at least $100,000 worth of dimes, leaving piles scattered across the parking lot.
  • The dimes were en route from Philadelphia to Florida when the truck driver parked for the night.
  • Cargo thefts have been on the rise in Philadelphia, though most thefts target goods like food, alcohol and electronics rather than cash.
  • No arrests have been made yet but police are investigating security footage to identify potential suspects.
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