Crime & Safety
Two Boys, 17, Face Larceny Charges
Teens allegedly ransack a vehicle parked at an East Providence doughnut shop.
Two 17-year-old teens face larceny charges after reportedly ransacking a Jeep early Sunday morning, Sept. 29, at the Dunkin’ Donuts on Taunton Avenue in East Providence.
One of the teens lives on Russell Avenue in East Providence; his alleged conspirator lives on Hartford Avenue in Providence, according to the arrest report.
The two boys allegedly entered the vehicle around 2 am. They carried off a variety of items, including a flashlight, cigarettes, a vase, a multitool, a 3-inch folding knife, a hair pick, some chewing gum, and a child’s bracelet and ring, according to the police report.
Total value of the items did not exceed $50. They are charged with a misdemeanor larceny under $500.
After being arraigned in the police station, they were given a date to appear in Family Court.
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