The man identified as a suspect in the killing of a 93-year-old Philadelphia man is now in custody.

Coy Thomas, 53, was arrested for the murder of Lafayette Dailey on Dec. 14 at 22nd and Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia Police said Sunday.

Dailey's body was found inside his home on the 4500 block of North 16th Street around 3 p.m. on Dec. 5, according to police. The Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office later determined Dailey was stabbed to death.

Police said Dailey's Chrysler sedan was missing along with his car keys and wallet. The car was later located.

Thomas was identified as a suspect in a news release Friday morning.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Philadelphia police homicide unit at 215-686-3334 or 215-686-TIPS.

Like with all homicides in the city

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