Fishtown residents on edge after suspect steals multiple packages, vehicle
Dec 10, 2025
‘Tis the season for Grinches to go after your packages left outside; however, in one Philadelphia neighborhood, people said one suspect went after more than just the latest delivery.
Kristina Kelly told NBC10 that she is angry and on the hunt after a thief stole her SUV last week on Oxford Stre
et in Fishtown.
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Surveillance video shows the suspect entering the unlocked car with a second key still inside, and eventually driving off.
Kelly drove around the city with a key fob, beeping it everywhere. They found the vehicle the next day, stashed on Kensington Avenue, missing was her wallet, the money box from a craft show, and her daughter’s Christmas gifts.
According to Kelly, she took to social media, and the responses started flying in. People started posting that they believe the suspect is stealing packages, too.
Kelly tells NBC10 that according to police, the same man is linked to several package thefts in Fishtown and surrounding neighborhoods. Investigators confirm the vehicle theft and said they’re also looking into these other cases.
“I saw one the other day where somebody’s dinner was delivered and somebody went and took it off their porch, so it’s a big problem,” said Claire Tillman-Shaffer of Fishtown.
Kelly is still searching for the suspected car/package thief because she said he still has her key.
“I’m still on alert, cause he still has my car key. So he could potentially come back,” said Kelly.
It’s no secret that package theft is a major issue for neighbors in Fishtown, and the Grinch seems to love to strike this time of year. All you have to do is take one look around any neighborhood and you’ll see all sorts of signs.
According to police in the 26th District, there have been 204 reported package thefts this year so far. In November, there were 21, the second-highest monthly total. During November of 2024, 13, the lowest monthly total of that year.
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