Roanoke Rapids police are investigating to determine whether a boy arrested Wednesday night and another suspect they continue to search for are responsible for a new round of vehicle break-ins in the city.
“We’re going to follow leads and see if they are connected,” Chief Chuck Hasty said.
The vehicle break-in was reported by the homeowner around 9:30 p.m. after they noticed an interior light on.
When the homeowner, who lives in the 800 block of Halifax Street, stepped outside, one suspect was inside the vehicle. When the homeowner yelled, the person ran off.
Hasty said the homeowner provided a good description and Master Officer J. Hardy and his dog, Storm, along with Officer S. Blythe set up a track.
Two people, including 16-year-old Ramon Luis Rodriguez, of Roanoke Rapids, ran and split up.
Officers set up a perimeter and Sergeant M. Moseley found Rodriguez in the area where the track led him.
Rodriguez was charged with breaking and entering a motor vehicle, larceny, possession of stolen goods, resist, delay and obstruct and was cited for possession of marijuana.
He received a $5,000 bond and November 1 court date.
Hasty said change was taken from the vehicle.
The investigation also led officers to locate two people wanted on outstanding warrants who were in the area at the time.
Al Randolph Thomas Jr., 25, of Murfreesboro, had an outstanding order for arrest and was found in possession marijuana.
He received a $1,500 bond and October 25 court date.
Donovan Demetree Edwards, 22, of Littleton, was arrested on outstanding warrants for felonious restraint, assault on a female, communicating threats and trespassing.
He was jailed without opportunity for bond and has a November 8 court date.
His charges stem from a report Tuesday he allegedly assaulted a victim. He then made the victim get in a vehicle and drive to another location.
Lieutenant B. Norton, Investigator J.K. Davis and officers A. Green and C. Fortier assisted.