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LIMERICK — Police arrested a Schwenksville man who allegedly admitted to stealing from cars in neighboring townships after his car was pulled over on Dec. 1.
Tyler Hartner, 18, was stopped by township police on Ridge Pike around 1:30 a.m. after officers noticed a taillight was out on his 2001 Volkswagen Jetta.
According to police, multiple car stereos were in plain sight in the back of Hartner’s car.
When officers asked Hartner allegedly gave consent to have his car searched, police said. During the search, police said they found multiple GPS units, a paint ball gun, weapons and alcohol.
Police did not say how long Hartner had been allegedly committing the crimes.
Hartner was charged with multiple counts of theft by unlawful taking, theft from a motor vehicle, and receiving stolen property, according to court paperwork.
Police said they are working with departments from Upper Providence, Collegeville and Trappe in order to return the stolen items to victims. Residents who have been burglarized are asked to contact their local departments, police said.
“We encourage residents to avoid giving burglars an opportunity,” said Lt. Brian Skelton. He said the stolen items were taken from unlocked cars.
Hartner was arraigned in front of District Judge Andrea Duffy on Dec. 1. He posted 10 percent of $10,000 bail on Dec. 4, according to court documents.
He is expected in Walter F. Gadzicki Jr.’s courtroom on Dec. 20 at 9 a.m.
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