By Shawn Henry 
A truck driver resting in his cab in northeast Philadelphia found himself thrust into the middle of a late-night cargo theft when a group of masked men attempted to steal pallets of meat from his trailer. The incident unfolded around 2:10 a.m. on November 24 at Red Lion Road and Norcom Road, where the driver had parked before an early morning delivery to Quaker Valley Foods.
The driver, identified as Kurt Landry, had been asleep when he noticed his refrigerated trailer cycling oddly and felt the truck shift. When he looked outside, he discovered multiple vehicles behind his rig and more than ten individuals already unloading pallets from the trailer. Instead of remaining inside the cab, Landry grabbed a bat, got out and ran toward the group, sending the men scrambling across the lot. The confrontation broke up the theft in progress, but the crew still managed to escape with several pallets, while other product was left scattered on the pavement.
The load had originated at Tyson Foods in Nebraska and carried an estimated value of about $70,000. Authorities have not yet determined the exact amount taken. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage from the area and working to identify the individuals involved. Police also noted that a similar pork theft occurred in the same vicinity the previous week. While that earlier case resulted in indictments, detectives are considering whether the incidents may share common elements.
The attempted theft adds to growing concerns about organized cargo crimes targeting food shipments, which can be both high-value and difficult to trace once stolen. Officers are urging anyone with information to contact the Philadelphia Police Department’s tip line at 215-686-TIPS as the investigation continues.
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