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Copper Theft Shuts Down Iconic Camden Deli | Philadelphia News
A beloved Camden County deli, Somerdale Cold Cuts, has been robbed overnight — thieves stole copper pipes and wires from its refrigeration system, leaving $20K in spoiled food and forcing the 50-year-old business to shut down. Owner Johnny Gabagool, who’s run the spot since 1976, says this is the first time something like this has ever happened — especially as he was preparing for a heatwave. Longtime customers are stunned and heartbroken, calling it a betrayal of a community staple. Police say copper thefts are surging due to high scrap prices, and they’re investigating. The deli’s now…
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