Residents’ vigilance credited for burglary conviction

Prosecutor praises efforts that led to solving Birmingham Twp. break-in By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times A jury at the Chester County Justice Center took about 15 minutes on Thursday to convict Robert L. LeCates of burglary. In the criminal crowd, the scenario is commonplace: Knock loudly on a homeowner’s door, and then, if no one answers, force entry and grab what you can. That...