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February 17, 2007
Hess Gas Station Broken Into
ARREST MADE
The Swansea Police Department is investigating a break into
the Hess Gas Station located at 35 GAR Hwy in Swansea.
Officers responded to an alarm at the location on February 17, 2008 at
1:54 a.m. to find the side glass door smashed and numerous items inside had been
taken.
Surveillance video captured
two males involved.
One male was
black wearing a leather jacket with white fur around the hood and a blue do-rag.
UPDATE
Investigation showed
that the first suspect entered the store, breaking the glass
door and removing a large amount of cigarettes.
This male appeared to be white,
wearing a black or blue jacket and stocking cap.
For some reason the alarm did not
activate.
Approx. 20 mins later a second male
came into the gas station.
He stole a lighter, cigarettes, the
cash drawer and several lottery tickets.
The surveillance footage was
reviewed with the store manager.
This second male is the male
described above.
At approx. 5am the
manager was in the back room and heard someone enter the store.
When he emerged he observed a black
male matching the description of the suspect who had entered the
store earlier.
The male inquired about what had
happened in the store and requested to buy a pack of gum.
He then left the area.
The manager called
police and the vehicle was stopped a short distance away.
Taken into custody was 21 year old
Gerson A.
Rodrigues of 71
Peckham St. New Bedford, MA.
In his possession was the lighter
and cash which still had a bankers strap on it.
He is being charged with Breaking &
Entering in the Nighttime with intent to commit a felony,
larceny over $250 and use of a motor vehicle during the
commission of a felony.
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