Crime & Safety

Willow Grove Man Caught Burglarizing Home: Police

Police took up positions around the house, and saw one man carrying a television. The other suspect was found at the top of the stairs.

WARRINGTON, PA — Two burglars, including a Willow Grove man, were recently caught in the act by Warrington Police, authorities said. The incident happened along the 350 block of Oak Avenue. Officers were called there for a report of a burglary in progress.

Police took up positions around the house, and saw one man carrying a television. The other suspect was found at the top of the stairs, police said.

Authorities recovered black gloves and ski masks.

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One of the men, Patrick Fleissner, 36, of Willow Grove had active warrants from Montgomery and Bucks Counties. He was transported to the Bucks Co Correctional facility.

Additional charges are expected once the investigation is complete, police said.

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