Police seek help in identifying laptop thief

Philadelphia police yesterday asked for the public's help in identifying a burglar who has hit at least five Center City businesses - making off with more than a dozen laptop computers - since March 20.

The man, whose face was recorded by a surveillance camera, has targeted businesses along or near Market Street between 22d and 30th Streets, police said. His last job was on April 1.

The burglar, who uses a "Slim-Jim" type device to open locks on glass doors, struck Milligan Public Accountants twice and hauled away seven laptops, police said.

Anybody who recognizes the man or has information about the burglaries is asked to contact police Detectives John McIver or Terry Sweeney at 215-686-3093 or -3094.- Robert Moran