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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Erin Keller

Suspect brought his girlfriend’s 11-year-old daughter to hold flashlight during burglary, cops say

James Harkless-Dechellis, 41, admitted to bringing his girlfriend’s 11-year-old daughter with him to hold a flashlight while he broke into a Pennsylvania business to steal copper wiring for resale, police said - (Bensalem Police Department)

A Pennsylvania man allegedly admitted to bringing his girlfriend’s 11-year-old daughter with him during a break-in at an office building Wednesday.

James Harkless-Dechellis, 41, of Croydon, was caught by Bensalem Police cutting copper wiring inside a building in the 3100 block of Tremont Avenue around 12:30 p.m., according to a Facebook post from the force. Officers responded to reports of a robbery in progress and found the front door shattered and forced open.

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