Police Arrest Masked Man Who Forced His Way Into Bethel Park Home

BETHEL PARK, Pa. (KDKA) - Police have arrested the man who was wearing a ski mask when he forced his way into a Bethel Park home.

The Bethel Park Police Department shared photos of the suspect on Facebook.

The police said on Tuesday Brandon Athey-Carruthers, 35, turned himself in.

Police say the incident happened on Park Avenue Sunday just before 2:30 p.m.

They say when a resident of the home answered the door, Athey-Carruthers, wearing a ski mask, forced his way in.

He was reportedly asking for someone who didn't live at the home.

He then fled on foot through the fire station parking lot and onto Brightwood Road, police say.

Athey-Carruthers was arraigned on charges of burglary, simple assault and criminal contempt.