Air conditioner thief caught on camera in Philadelphia

KENSINGTON - June 1, 2012 (WPVI) -- Philadelphia Police are looking for a man caught on camera stealing an air conditioning unit from a home in Kensington.

It happened on April 4, 2012 at a home in the 2400 block of Amber Street.

Surveillance video shows the man being showered with sparks as he disconnects an air conditioning compressor unit from the home, then hauls it away.

The suspect is described as a white man, 25-30 years old, 5' 7" tall and 180 pounds with black hair. He was wearing a gray jacket and black pants.

Anyone who spots him is asked to call 911 immediately.

To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477) or text a tip to PPD TIP or 773847.

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