Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Man Leaves Behind Credit Card Used to Jimmy Garage Door: Police

State police in Pennsylvania said a trespassing suspect used his own credit card to jimmy open a garage door, then left it behind when the homeowner suddenly appeared and startled him.

The important clue helped police arrest 41-year-old Brent Henry, of East Butler, on Saturday in Clay Township.

Police told the Butler Eagle that Henry used the card to pick the lock at a friend's mobile home.

Police said the homeowner heard a noise and caught Henry, who ran away but left the credit card behind.

Police said Henry told them he planned to take some gasoline for another friend's car.

Online court records don't list a defense attorney to comment on the charges.

Henry faces a preliminary hearing on criminal trespass and other charges April 7.

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