PHILADELPHIA – Three men are facing several counts for their roles in a multi-jurisdictional stealing ring.
This is a continuing investigation.
Between February 3, 2025, and March 22, 2025, police reported a coordinated wave of retail thefts in Philadelphia, adjacent counties, and New Jersey.
The crimes resulted in around $28,500 in stolen products.
Officers from Philly’s Retail Theft Initiative apprehended the following three defendants, who are thought to be responsible for 22 organized thefts targeting retail shoe retailers.
- Darryl Foreman, 31, was imprisoned on a $180,000 bail.
- Demil Coley, also known as Demil Allen-Coley, 32, was held on a $90,000 bond while many out-of-jurisdiction warrants and detainers were pending.
- Malik Williams, 31, is now being held at SCI Coal Township on $30,000 bond for one Philadelphia theft, with an active warrant and detainer issued for four other Philadelphia thefts.
Investigators suspect the trio is responsible for 10 crimes totaling $15,000 in stolen shoes in Philadelphia, as well as 12 thefts totaling $13,500 in items in the city’s surrounding counties and New Jersey.
All three males will face several charges of retail theft, organized retail theft, and criminal conspiracy.
The investigation is underway.
Law enforcement agencies are collaborating across jurisdictions to identify other suspects and occurrences.
If you have any information about this case, please contact the Philadelphia Police Department or call 215-686-TIPS (8477).
Reference: 3 men arrested for 22 retail thefts across Philadelphia, New Jersey: police
