The Week in Philly: The South Philly beef thieves

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A whole lotta beef worth a whole lotta money was nearly swiped in South Philly while a cargo truck driver was taking an early morning snooze. On the surface, this type of heist might sound unusual, but high-priced food theft is actually a trend on the rise. KYW Newsradio Crime and Justice Reporter Kristen Johanson chops up the details of the case, from how the beef thieves got away to the volume and value of meat that was recovered. Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm.