Cranston woman walks in on burglar stealing her television
By Kirsten Glavin
@kirstenglavin
PROVIDENCE, RI – Two people were arrested in Cranston after a woman found a man, later identified as Vicente Ramirez, 19, of Providence, standing in her sun room trying to steal her television.
Berky Tejada told ABC6 News she was coming home from work, just before noon on Monday when the incident occurred. She unlocked her door, made eye contact with Ramirez, and then ran outside to flag down a passing vehicle for help.
"One man was driving a truck and I was waving my hands saying, ‘Help me help me please!’" said Tejada.
Police responded to the Mill Street home and later found Ramirez driving in a vehicle on Sunset Terrace, a street over. Also in the 1996 Honda Accord was Jeffrey Feliz, 18, also of Providence.
"They discovered items of value that they believe came from other b&e’s, potentially in the area,” said Lieutenant Michael Pezzullo of the Cranston Police Department. A gold Guess watch was seen on a seat of the car, along with cables from a television set.
According to the police report, an officer asked Ramirez why he was sweating when he was found in the car. Ramirez told the officer it was hot outside. The officer then reminded Ramirez it was 30 degrees.
The television was later recovered on Sunset Terrace and both suspects were arrested and charged with breaking and entering, along with conspiracy. Both were arraigned by a Justice of the Peace and released on $5000 Personal recognizance.
“This homeowner did exactly what we expect when confronting a suspected burglar, which is to avoid confrontation and retreat to safety while calling 9-1-1 to let the police professionals intervene. This is the time of year more than ever that unscrupulous people prey on homes around the start of the holiday season hoping to find valuables and would be gifts. Today many homes have their own surveillance and anti-theft systems that can assist the Cranston Police in assuring a successful prosecution. We remind citizens and businesses to continue to sign up on our Camera Registration Program located on our website at www.cranstonpoliceri.com to notify us of their surveillance system,” said Major Todd Patalano.
