Raynham Police Arrest Brockton Men Following Commercial Break-in; Stolen Property Recovered

From left, AVANTE A. DOS SANTOS, age 19, of BROCKTON, and JACE MASSON, age 19, of BROCKTON, were arrested by Raynham Police on Wednesday, July 1. (Photo Courtesy Raynham Police Department)

RAYNHAM — The Raynham Police Department arrested two Brockton men late Wednesday night after officers quickly identified a vehicle connected to a commercial breaking and entering.

AVANTE A. DOS SANTOS, age 19, of BROCKTON, and JACE MASSON, age 19, of BROCKTON, were arrested and charged with:

• Breaking and Entering a Building During the Nighttime with Intent to Commit  a Felony
• Larceny Over $1,200
• Malicious Destruction of Property Under $1,200

At approximately 9:50 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, Raynham Police were dispatched to Gilmore Street. A resident reported approaching two masked men sitting in a vehicle, who then left.

A short time later, Raynham Police received another 911 call from that resident reporting that someone was breaking glass at the nearby Supreme Plaza. Responding officers determined that the front door of an electronics business at 855 Broadway had been smashed.

Through a preliminary investigation, Raynham Police learned that the vehicle involved was registered in Massachusetts, had significant front-end damage, and was missing a headlight.

Patrol Officer Liam Larkin, while following up on an unrelated investigation, located a vehicle matching that description in Taunton. Officer Larkin followed the vehicle and stopped it with assistance from the Taunton Police Department. Two of the occupants, determined to be DOS SANTOS and MASSON, were taken into custody without incident.

During the investigation, officers observed stolen computer equipment in the vehicle. The equipment, valued at approximately $1,830, was returned to the business.

“Thanks to the quick report by a witness who recognized suspicious activity and the thorough work of our patrol officers and detectives, we were able to quickly identify the suspect vehicle, recover the stolen property and make two arrests,” said Chief David LaPlante. “The community plays an incredibly important role in public safety. This case is a clear example of what can happen when residents immediately report suspicious activity and law enforcement responds promptly.”

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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