Crime & Safety

Sketch of Alleged Car Thief Released

Doylestown Borough Police have released a sketch of a man wanted in connection with a recent car theft.

Doylestown Borough Police are asking the public's help in tracking down a man wanted in connection with a recent car theft.

The police department recently released a sketch of a man they say stole a Jeep Grand Cherokee that was displayed for sale at TransShop.

The man is described as about 5-foot-10 to 6-feet tall, weighing about 185 pounds, with close-cropped red hair.

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A receptionist at the shop told police that the man said he wanted to inspect the vehicle, so she gave him the keys.

He was seen looking at the exterior of the vehicle, before getting in the Jeep and driving off at a high rate of speed, heading south on South Main Street.

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It happened on Monday, Jan. 14 at about 2 p.m.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police department at (215) 345-4143.

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