Man allegedly had 11-year-old hold flashlight during burglary: Police

BENSALEM, Pa. (WPVI) -- Bensalem police say they arrested a man accused of breaking into an office building and bringing a child with him on Wednesday.

Authorities said James Harkless-Dechellis, 41, of Croydon, was caught cutting copper wiring from a building in the 3100 block of Tremont Avenue.

Officers responded around 12:30 p.m. and found the building's door shattered and forced open.

Inside, police said they located Harkless-Dechellis in an equipment room.

Investigators allege he brought along his girlfriend's 11-year-old daughter and instructed her to hold a flashlight while he removed copper wiring.

According to police, Harkless-Dechellis admitted to entering the building with the intent to steal the wiring for resale.

He has been charged with burglary, corruption of minors and related offenses. Bail was set at 10% of $150,000.