From Fox 8- Cleveland News.....
"A concerned citizen's timely call to police led to the arrest of a suspected copper pipe burglar -- at the home of former Cleveland Browns tight end Aaron Shea.
"It's crazy. Some people what they'll do for a buck these days," said Shea.
According to police, Cleveland resident Ernest R Harte,37, was seen coming and going during the early hours of the morning Wednesday with a duffle bag from Shea's home, which is under construction at 2992 Waterfall Way in Westlake. A local resident was suspicious of Harte's activity and called Westlake Police Department
Police found Harte in the woods behind the home claiming that he was searching for a salt lick for deer hunting purposes and was having a diabetic episode. Westlake Fire Department checked him out and found him to be fine.
Harte claimed to have no knowledge of the Infiniti G20 parked on the street that he was allegedly seen getting in and out of, yet keys to it were found on him, police say. Harte was arrested at 12:29 a.m. Wednesday and the car was impounded.
According to police, criminal tools commonly used for ripping pipe out were recovered inside the home.
Harte is currently in Westlake Jail awaiting arraignment on charges of fictitious plates, attempted theft, B&E, obstructing official business and possession of criminal tools.
Harte was out on bond for burglary and motor vehicle theft at the time of the incident. His trial for these charges is scheduled for March 31 at the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court.
In May 2007, Harte pleaded guilty in common pleas court to B&E and aggravated theft.
Shea played six seasons for the Cleveland Browns after being drafted by the team in 2000."
