Three Marlborough Teens Arrested for Robbing Vehicles

The arrested three local teenagers early Saturday after residents of The Meadows at Marlborough observed them robbing parked cars.

Sometime after 3 a.m., police discovered the suspects in the area of 139 Broadmeadow Rd. 

Jovany Casillas, 17, of 220 Lincoln St., Apt. 2, was charged with breaking and entering into a vehicle/boat in the nighttime for a felony.

Jessenia Maldonado, 19, of 220 Lincoln St., Apt. 2, was also charged with breaking and entering into a vehicle/boat in the nighttime for a felony, and receiving stolen property valued less than $250. 

Manny Junior Casillas, 19, of 220 Lincoln St., Apt. Fl. 2, was with the other suspects and was charged with conspiracy.

Police said the suspects were observed breaking into at least three vehicles. 

"When they were approached by officers they were in possession of a car radio that they had tossed," said Detective Scott DeCiero.

Police declined to comment as to whether or not these thefts are related to a string of other car robberies in the area over the past few weeks, saying the case is still under investigation. 

There have recently been more than a dozen reports of items stolen from vehicles in Marlborough. (See attached images)

"Residents are urged to keep their doors locked at all times," said DeCiero.

For those planning on going on vacation, Paula Fleming of the Better Business Bureau warns residents to take care to secure their home during the summer months when burglaries are on the rise. 

Marlborough Patch will update this story as more information is released. 

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