Upper Southampton Police Seek Man In Burglary

UPPER SOUTHAMPTON, PA — A man from Gilbertsville with a history of burglary and theft charges is wanted in Upper Southampton after a burglary to a business, according to police.

Upper Southampton Police are seeking Joshua Daniel Benfield, 32, in the case. They're accusing Benfield in a burglary that happened Sunday at Christian Heating and Air Conditioning, at 1320 Industrial Hwy.

Evidence shows that, at 5:28 a.m., Benfield forced his way into the business through a window and took several items from inside, according to police.

According to court records, Benfield has faced similar charges before in Berks County. In 2013, he was accused of burglary, theft, criminal trespass and other charges. He faced similar charges in 2007, and again in 2010.

He is described as a white male, standing 5'11" and weighing about 225 pounds, who is bald with brown eyes.

Anyone with information about Benfield's whereabouts is asked to contact Detective Schirmer at jschirmer@ustwp.org.

Photo courtesy Upper Southampton Police Department