Members of the Lower Makefield Township Narcotics Unit busted an alleged drug dealer Saturday afternoon in Falls Township.
Robert Garcia, 44, was nabbed after police say he stole between $100 and $200 dollars from an informant during a arraigned heroin deal inside a auto garage in the 900 block of Old Lincoln Highway.
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The informant set up the deal with Garcia earlier on the phone, according to court papers. Police noted Garcia even bragged about being wanted authorities in the county.
According to police, the informant said he felt uncomfortable during the deal.
Garcia rode away on his bicycle after taking the money, police said. They added the 44-year-old rode the wrong way down Old Lincoln Highway for around a quarter of a mile before heading into the woods as police chased him.
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A detective captured Garcia as he came out of the wooded area.
Upon searching, police said they found the stolen money on Garcia.
Garcia was wanted on burglary charges out of Middletown Township.
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Garcia was charged with attempted delivery of a controlled substance, criminal use of a communication facility, dealing in proceeds of unlawful activities, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property and obstruction of the administration of law. He was also arraigned on the Middletown burglary charges. The 44-year-old is being held in county prison unable to post bail.
