Crime & Safety
West Deptford Police Investigate Another Trailer Theft
The third incident occurred at the Marine Equipment Supply Company on Metropolitan Avenue.
After discovering a pair of enclosed trailer thefts in the vicinity of the Mid Atlantic Corporate industrial park at the end of June, West Deptford police are investigating a third such incident that occurred last week.
On July 2, Marine Equipment Supply Company (MESCO) reported that a 48-foot, enclosed box trailer went missing from its facility within the past week, police said. The value of the trailer and its contents are estimated at $2,500.
MESCO is located on Metropolitan Avenue, near the location of the other thefts at Fort Nassau Graphics on Imperial Way and IPAK Productions on Grove Rd.
Polie believe the incidents may be connected. The total value of the goods reported stolen in all three thefts approaches $27,000.
The case remains under investigation. Stick with Patch for additional updates.
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