Man pleads guilty in 'flash mob' smash-and-grab

A Philadelphia man who organized a "flash mob" that descended on a Delaware County store in June and stole merchandise has pleaded guilty to his role.

Kyree Marsh, 19, was the only adult to raid the Sears store on 69th Street in Upper Darby on June 23. A group of 15 juveniles, the youngest of them 11, was also charged.

Marsh pleaded guilty Thursday to retail theft and conspiracy, both misdemeanors. He was sentenced to two years probation and 24 hours of community service. He is also forbidden to return to the store, according to court officials.

According to police, Marsh used social media to organize a large group of young people who traveled together on public transportation to Upper Darby. They entered the store and took thousands of dollars worth of merchandise. Police were able to recover some of the stolen goods.    - Mari A. Schaefer