Three Arrested in $28,500 Shoe Theft Ring Across Philly, NJ

Three Philadelphia men have been arrested in connection with a series of organized retail thefts targeting shoe stores across Philadelphia and New Jersey. The suspects, identified as Demil Coley, Darryl Foreman, and Malik Williams, are accused of committing 22 thefts between February 3 and March 22, resulting in an estimated $28,500 in stolen merchandise. Within Philadelphia, they allegedly stole approximately $15,000 worth of shoes, while around $13,500 was taken from stores in surrounding counties and New Jersey. Each suspect faces multiple charges including retail theft and criminal conspiracy, with bail set for Coley at $90,000, Foreman at $180,000, and Williams at $30,000. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are seeking additional information from the public regarding the case. Law enforcement agencies are collaborating across jurisdictions to identify any further suspects or related incidents.