Crime & Safety
Suspect Arrested In Alleged Brad's Auto Break-In: Swansea Police
A person was arrested in connection with a break-in at Brad's Auto Center after police used K9s and a drone to look for him Thursday.
SWANSEA, MA — Police have located and arrested a suspect in connection with a Thursday morning break-in at Brad's Auto Center.
Just before 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Swansea police announced on Facebook that they were looking for the suspect.
Police units searched the wooded area between Best Choice Auto on Route 6 and Burnside Avenue for the person, who they described as a male non-violent offender, using K9 units and the department's drone, officials said on Facebook.
Find out what's happening in Seekonk-Swanseafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
At 9:20 a.m., police announced that the person had been located and arrested.
"Thank you to Bristol County Sheriffs who responded with 2 K9s and assisted officers on scene along with MSP K9," police wrote on Facebook. "And thank you to our partners, the residents of Swansea, for calling our department offering assistance."
Find out what's happening in Seekonk-Swanseafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The suspect has not yet been named, though police said he was wearing a red hooded sweatshirt, black warm-up pants with white stripes on the side, and black and white sneakers.
No further information is currently available.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
