PA Prowler Tells Victim: 'I Am Not Trying To Break In'

A 49-year-old Lancaster man was arrested for prowling after claiming he was not breaking into the victim's home, authorities said.

Robert Wolpert
Photo Credit: *Manheim Township PD via Crimewatch PA*

Jon Craig

01/19/2022 4:51 p.m.

Robert Wolpert was charged with loitering and prowling on Wednesday in connection with last Thursday's incident, Manheim Township police said.

The break-in reportedly occurred on the 100 block of Atkins Avenue.

Police said that Wolpert tried gaining entry to a private residence. The resident was awoken by banging on their back door. When they went to check they found Wolpert trying to open the door. He allegedly told them: "I'm not trying to break in" as he continued trying to open the door, according to police.

Wolpert was found walking a short distance away and was taken into custody by police officers.

He was released pending a summons.

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