Crime & Safety

Police Want Help to Catch a Burglar

Berks-Lehigh Regional Police are investigating the crime.

On Friday morning, a resident in the 200 block of Milkweed Drive reported a burglary, and now the police want your help.

Milkweed Drive is located in a new development off Werly Road, which is off Tilghman St. near the turnpike entrance.

Police say during the early morning hours of Feb. 10, a resident in the home awoke to see a man wearing a baseball hat standing in his room. The intruder then left the room and walked into the master bedroom, where he rummaged through some clothing in a hamper and then walked out, according to the .

Police say the man, who was also described as being under 6-feet in height, removed several items of clothing from the residence before leaving.

Police say there was no forced entry into the home.

This incident is under investigation by the Criminal Investigations Division. Anyone with information is requested to contact Investigator Peter Nickischer at 610-683-8740.


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