Accused Boy Scout Camp Burglar Arrested
By Craig Schaffer
May 13, 2008, 07:56
A Tyrone man is facing charges in connection with a boy scout camp burglary last month.
State police say 18-year old James Gardner was seen loading stolen wire into his vehicle at his home along with another suspect, 29-year-old Jessica Wertz, also of Tyrone.
The theft occurred on April 15th around midnight at Camp Anderson in Snyder Township Blair County.
Various portable tools and 2000 feet of aluminum wire were taken from the camp. The total value of the stolen goods is about $2,900.
Gardner and Wertz have been taken into custody and the investigation continues.
