NORE ANTHONY CRUZ, AGE 22, of GREENFIELD, was arrested by Whitman Police on Thursday. (Photo Courtesy Whitman Police Department)
WHITMAN — The Whitman Police Department has arrested a Greenfield man for breaking into the same business twice within a week and also attempting to enter another business.
NORE ANTHONY CRUZ, AGE 22, of GREENFIELD, was arrested on Thursday and charged with:
- Breaking and Entering a Building in the Nighttime with Intent to Commit a Felony (Three Counts)
- Larceny from a Building (Two Counts)
On Thursday, Jan. 1, at about 9:40 a.m., Detective Paul Young began an investigation after Whitman Police received a report that a coffee shop at 564 Washington St. had been broken into overnight. During the break-in, an undisclosed amount of cash was taken from the business.
Through an investigation, Detective Young learned that the break-in suspect was driving a silver sedan with a black bumper.
On Tuesday, Jan. 6, at about 10:35 p.m., Officer Christopher Ezepik was on patrol when he observed a car matching that description. He conducted a motor vehicle stop for an expired inspection sticker and identified the driver as CRUZ.
On Wednesday, Jan. 7, at about 6:15 a.m., Whitman Police were notified of another overnight break-in at the same Washington Street coffee shop, in which the suspect took an undisclosed amount of cash.
Detective Sgt. Patrick Burtt-Henderson conducted a thorough follow-up investigation through which he identified CRUZ as the suspect in both break-ins. Additionally, his investigation revealed that CRUZ had attempted to break into a gas station at 79 Temple St. at about 2 a.m. on Jan. 7.
On Thursday, Jan. 8, at about 12:15 a.m., CRUZ turned himself in at the Whitman Police Department and was arrested without incident.
CRUZ is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday in Brockton District Court.
“I would like to commend the comprehensive investigation work of our Whitman Police Detectives, as well as the keen observation made by Officer Ezepik,” said Chief Timothy Hanlon. “Their diligent efforts resulted in the identification of the suspect in this case, and, ultimately, his arrest. The Whitman Police Department is wholly dedicated to reducing crime and providing for the safety of our citizens and visitors, including our local businesses.”
These are allegations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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