PHILADELPHIA — Police in Philadelphia are looking for the person who cut Xfinity data lines about two hours before the Super Bowl, knocking out service for roughly 17,000 people.
According to police, the man seen above is wanted for cutting five fiber optic cable lines in the area of 2700 Tulip Street on Sunday, Feb. 12. Fiber Optic Cable Armored Type
Service in the area was out at about 1 p.m. that day.
Police said vandalism caused about $10,000 in damage.
The suspect was driving a white, four-door Ford pickup truck, police said.
If you see this suspect, do not approach him and instead contact 911 immediately.
To submit a tip by phone, dial 215-686-8477 or text a tip to 215-686-8477. Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously.
All tips will be confidential.
If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, contact Det. Fred with the East Detective Division at 215-686-3243 or 215-686-3244.
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