Apprehension ends tension

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Authorities arrested a homeless man for allegedly burglarizing four local stores.

On July 21, police announced they had detained Eugene Fugarino, transporting him to Central Detective Division to discuss his possible involvement in the quartet of cases. Law enforcement officials contend that the 66-year-old burglarized Cricket Cellular Phone Store, 1422 Snyder Ave., at 11:45 a.m. May 12; Flying Fish Seafood, 2652 S. Ninth St., at 12:50 a.m. May 13; Rita’s Water Ice, 1901 Oregon Ave., at 3 a.m. June 15; and Oriental Chinese Restaurant, 1801 S. Broad St., at 4:40 a.m. June 21. He had not posted his $25,000 bail as of press time and awaits an Aug. 6 preliminary hearing.

Contact Managing Editor Joseph Myers at jmyers@southphillyreview.com or ext. 124.

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Jane Kiefer
Jane Kiefer, a seasoned journalist with a rich background in digital media strategies, leads South Philly Review as its Editor-in-Chief. Originally hailing from Seattle, Jane combines her outsider perspective with a profound respect for South Philly's vibrant community, bringing fresh insights and innovative storytelling to the newspaper.