> At a Glance
> – Two teen boys are wanted after fleeing a stolen vehicle stop in Feltonville early Wednesday
> – One suspect ran into Tacony Creek Park woods; the other swam across Tacony Creek to escape
> – Incident occurred around 2 a.m. on the 5100 block of Bingham Street
> – Why it matters: No arrests as of 6:30 a.m., leaving neighbors on alert as police continue searching
A stolen vehicle stop turned into a foot-and-water chase through North Philadelphia overnight after two teenage boys abandoned the car and bolted toward Tacony Creek Park.
Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small told News Of Philadelphia that officers halted the reportedly stolen vehicle just after 2 a.m. on Bingham Street. Both occupants, believed to be teenagers, jumped out and sprinted into the nearby park.
How the Escape Unfolded
According to Small, the boys split directions once inside the park:
- One headed into the wooded area
- The other dove into Tacony Creek and swam to the opposite bank
Officers pursued on foot but lost sight of both suspects in the darkness.
Search Status
As of 6:30 a.m., police had not reported any arrests. Investigators remain at the scene processing the stolen vehicle and canvassing the park for surveillance or physical evidence.
Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small confirmed:
> “An investigation remains ongoing.”
No further identifying details about the teens have been released.
Key Takeaways
- Two teen boys escaped after a stolen car stop in Feltonville
- One fled through woods; the other swam Tacony Creek
- No arrests made as of 6:30 a.m.; investigation continues
Police are asking anyone with information to contact them as the search resumes at daylight.
