Police: Burglar throws items off roof of home in North Philadelphia

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Police are investigating Wednesday morning after officials said a male suspect broke into a home in North Philadelphia and threw items off the roof, NBC10 reports.

The incident occurred at a home on North 16th Street near Susquehanna Avenue.

The suspect was no longer at the home when Philadelphia and Temple police officers arrived.

It was unclear why the man was throwing things from the roof, investigators said.

The incident remains under investigation.