Man accused of using hammer and pry bar to break into local Aldi

A man faces several charges, accused of breaking into a local Aldi grocery store and causing damage to a police vehicle.

Police say 32-year-old Angel Ortega-Yanez broke into the North Huntingdon Aldi location on Norwin Avenue just before 2 a.m. on Tuesday morning using a hammer and pry bar.

When officers arrived, they saw a man running from the store. Police say Ortega-Yanez hit the police car with a hammer, shattering the windshield.

Ortega-Yanez was taken into custody.

In addition to causing damage to the front doors of the Aldi, Ortega-Yanez reportedly stole $800 from a box inside the store.

The cash was recovered and returned. Police say surveillance footage shows the suspect inside the store.

Ortega-Yanez is charged with burglary, criminal trespassing, criminal mischief, theft and more.

He was denied bail because he doesn’t have a known address.

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