2 From Providence Accused Of Attempted Break-Ins At 2 Warwick Stores

WARWICK, RI — Two people from Providence were arrested after trying to break into a liquor store and then breaking into another store and stealing scratch tickets, Warwick police said Wednesday.

Around 7:36 p.m. Nov. 19, police were called to a security alarm activation at Warwick Liquors at 445 West Shore Drive. While officers were responding to the alarm, another security alarm went off at Bader Market, a neighboring business.

At Warwick Liquors, police found the glass door had damage, but was not breached. But at the Bader Market, a break-in through the front glass door was successful. Police said Rhode Island Lottery scratch tickets were stolen from the market.

The suspects, who police later identified as Melissa Bedford, 43, and Jose Capeles, 52, fled following the break-in. An investigation led to both eventually being arrested.

On Nov. 21, Bedford was charged with breaking and entering and conspiracy. She was arraigned and released on $10,000 personal recognizance.

On Tuesday, Capeles was charged with breaking and entering, attempted breaking and entering, and conspiracy. He was arraigned and released on $20,000 with surety.

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