A man charged in connection with a home invasion in Pittsburgh is linked to other crimes across Allegheny County, police say.

Jerry Chambers, of Pittsburgh, was arrested last week in a theft in Verona and was charged on Wednesday in connection with the home invasion in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood.

Police say Chambers was involved in a robbery at a home on Beechwood Boulevard and threatened teenagers inside on Nov. 29. He is facing multiple charges, including burglary, robbery, theft by extortion, and aggravated assault. His bond was denied on Wednesday.

Police said another man broke into the residence just before 1:30 p.m. while two teenagers were home alone. One of the teens told police that the man came into an upstairs bedroom, took their cell phones, and demanded to go

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