Binary Bandits, the sequel? House number theft surfaces in South Philly
The weirdest crime from last summer looks like it's happening again.
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16 things Philly can be proud of in 2016
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The Binary Bandits: Philly’s very own Grinch story, 3 months in the making
With apologies to Dr. Seuss...
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Binary Bandit’s heart grows 3 sizes; 83 1s and 0s returned to Kensington home
It's a very Philly spin on the Grinch(es) who stole numbers from houses.
Fishtown 5-year-old is leaving notes for victims of the Binary Bandits
Little Ocean Whitaker says she just wants to spread love.
Return of the Binary Bandits: Philly thieves who went global are back
Your 1s and 0s are (still) not safe.
Another Binary Bandit is stealing numbers in Philly, and there’s video
More than 20 homes in East Kensington have had 1s and 0s stolen off the front of their homes.
Philly mystery: Who’s stealing 0s and 1s from East Kensington homes?
It's a small crime spree with no visible motive: "Why is it only 1s and 0s?"