WATCH: Suspect wanted for stealing mail near Rittenhouse Square

Police say man may have used credit card taken during theft

This suspect is wanted for stealing mail from an apartment complex near Rittenhouse Square.
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Philadelphia Police are searching for a man caught on camera breaking into a mailbox and taking some of the contents inside at a residence near Rittenhouse Square over a month ago.

According to authorities, the suspect entered the apartment building on the 2000 block of Walnut Street around 4:30 a.m. on Oct. 30.

He can be seen on surveillance footage forcing open the mailbox with a metal object in the vestibule and snatching several pieces of mail before fleeing in an unkown direction.

Police say the man may be responsible for the unauthorized use of a credit card taken from the mailbox. Watch a video of the crime below:

The suspect is described as a black male, standing 6'0" tall and weighing about 180 pounds.

Authorities ask if you see the man, do not approach him. Instead, dial 911.

Anyone with a tip is asked to call 215-686-8477 or text a tip to PPD TIP or 773847. All tips will be confidential.