By Donita Naylor
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Items taken from two house breaks were recovered after a young man, 17, was arrested Thursday, officials from the East Providence Police Department said in a news release.
Two counts of breaking and entering; and two counts of larceny over $1,500 were lodged against the youth.
Both breaks occurred during the day. The first house was May 14, on Roslyn Avenue. Jewelry and money were stolen.
The second was Thursday on Cole Street. A laptop, camera, jewelry, and money were stolen.
Shortly after the second break, East Providence Detective Cpl. Michael Petow saw a male who fit the description walking on a nearby street. A subsequent investigation led to the youth's arrest.