Two teens granted bail after police, with help from a witness, make arrests in theft at Bristol County electronics business

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.

At approximately 9:45 p.m., 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 19-year-old Avante A. Dos Santos of Brockton and 19-year-old Jace Masson of Brockton, 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.

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

Court records show that at Thursday’s arraignment, both pled not guilty and were granted $20,000 surety bond/$2,000 cash bail, however, Masson was the only one to post the bail as of Friday.

A pretrial hearing is scheduled for July 29th.

“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.