Police: Teen arrested for larceny, obstruction

February 4, 2016 4:08 pm

Elisha Kay Aldrich

A Central Falls teen was arrested on charges of larceny from an automobile and obstruction early on Thursday morning, police say.

Over the past few weeks, Central Falls police have responded to calls around Liberty and Hunt Streets with reports of unlocked automobiles and stolen items. While police were in the area Thursday morning, they noticed a subject wearing all black. He would not give his name or any information to officers when he was stopped.

The subject was identified as Christopher Guzman, 18, of Central Falls. When stopped, he had a pink purse stuffed into his pocket. Guzman told police he was planning on returning the bag to its owner, but upon search, officers found identification for the owner of the purse. They then found the owner’s car, where the center console was open and several items were on the sidewalk.

Guzman was arraigned Thursday morning in the 6th District Court and was released on personal recognizance. His court date is Feb. 23.