An arrest has been made in connection with the attempted burglary at the home of Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley.
The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday that 24-year-old Jabir Parker of Philadelphia has been arrested in connection with the crime
Parker faces multiple felony charges, including burglary, conspiracy to burglarize, criminal trespass (breaking into a structure) and other related offenses.
Authorities allege Parker broke into Barkley’s home in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County, during the early morning hours of July 18.
According to investigators, Barkley and his family were inside the home at the time of the burglary, but no one was injured.
Prosecutors said Parker is also accused of stealing nearly $1 million worth of jewelry during burglaries at two homes in Montgomery County.
Detectives used cellphone location data, commonly known as geofencing, to link Parker’s phone to the crime scenes, according to authorities.
Stay with Action News as we continue to follow this developing story.
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