75 Pa.C.S. § 3712.2: Stripping abandoned vehicles.

(a) Offense defined.--

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), a person commits the offense of stripping an abandoned vehicle if the person intentionally removes any part of an abandoned vehicle.

(2) Paragraph (1) does not apply if the person:

(i) is the owner of the vehicle or the owner's agent; or

(ii) is authorized to make the removal under Chapter 73 (relating to abandoned vehicles and cargos).

(b) Penalties.--Any person violating subsection (a):

(1) For a first offense, commits a misdemeanor of the third degree.

(2) For a subsequent offense, commits a felony of the third degree.

(c) Complaints.--In a case involving a violation of this section, the municipality in which the vehicle is located may file the complaint with the appropriate issuing authority.