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Suspect accused in smash-and-grab thefts at county parks facing more charges

PITTSBURGH — Allegheny County police have filed additional criminal charges against a Pittsburgh man who they believe is responsible for several smash-and-grab thefts throughout Allegheny County Parks.

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Andre Jennings is accused of breaking into parked cars in North Park and South Park throughout the summer months, stealing purses, cash and credit cards, police said. 

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According to court paperwork, he used the victims' credit cards at multiple retail stores in the greater Pittsburgh area and racked up thousands of dollars' worth of charges.

WPXI's Mike Holden talked with one of Jennings' alleged victims. who says he smashed out her car window while she was at the pool with her kids.  She says he stole her purse, her passport, $500 in gift cards and racked up almost $2,000 in credit card charges.

“It’s scary.  The type of people that are out there, can put you and your family at risk and then they have your info and that’s even more scary,” the woman said.

As Channel 11 previously reported, Jennings had been arrested over the summer and accused in similar crimes.

After talking with additional witnesses and reviewing new surveillance footage, police filed nearly two dozen additional charges, including felony conspiracy-access device fraud, misdemeanor theft from a motor summary vehicle and criminal mischief.

Police said Jennings is not in custody.

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