Man Arrested for Tredyffrin Burglary

A 26-year-old Paoli man is in Chester County Prison awaiting a preliminary hearing on burglary charges following a reported home break-in in Paoli, Police say.

According to Tredyffrin Township Police Aaron Barkley, 26, of Paoli is charged with criminal trespass/breaking-in to a building, theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property after police responded to a report of a burglary in progress on West Central Avenue in Paoli at 3:55 p.m. last Friday. 

When police arrived the victim stated when they entered their home and turned the corner, a burglar, who was hiding, ran from the home. Barkley was video arraigned and after failing to post $5,000 bail, he was taken to Chester County Prison to await a preliminary hearing.