Radnor Police Identify Burglary Suspect

An arrest warrant has been issued for the man police say broke into a Radnor Township home last week, then escaped the scene on SEPTA’s Norristown High Speed Line.

Matthew Heckman, 27, will be charged with two felony burglary counts and one felony count of trespassing, plus related charges, when he is placed into police custody.

According to police, Heckman was in the process of taking valuables from the home on Hawthorne Road at 11 a.m. on April 17 when the 79-year-old owner walked in the front door.

The suspect, wearing dark clothing and a baseball cap, ordered the homeowner to get inside, but she ran to a neighbor’s home and dialed 911. Witnesses told police that the man believed to be Heckman ran off with a blue suitcase in the direction of the SEPTA Garrett Hill Station. Footage released by Radnor police show the suspect on board the train.

Police say Heckman smashed out a front door window to get into the home, where he used one of the victim’s suitcases to steal jewelry, cash and an electronic item.

Anyone with additional information related to this burglary are asked to contact Radnor Detectives at Detectives@radnor.org or (610) 688-0503.