Bucks County man brought girlfriend’s daughter with him to hold flashlight during burglary: police

The Brief

  • James Harkless-Dechellis was arrested after police say he was caught cutting and removing copper wiring from a business in Bensalem.
  • Police say Harkless-Dechellis brought his girlfriend’s 11-year-old daughter along with him to hold a flashlight during the crime.
  • Harkless-Dechellis was charged with burglary, corruption of minors, and more.

BENSALEM, Pa. Police say a Bucks County man brought his girlfriend’s 11-year-old daughter with him to hold a flashlight while he stole copper wire from inside a local business.

What we know:

James Harkless-Dechellis, 41, was arrested Wednesday night after police say he was caught cutting and removing copper wiring from inside a business on the 3100 block of Tremont Avenue in Bensalem.

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