LITTLETON — Police said they have arrested a man in connection with a series of recent motor‑vehicle break‑ins, while adding that a separate investigation into residential house breaks dating back to April remains ongoing.
The Littleton Police said Kyle Smith, 34, of Littleton, was identified after investigators tracked stolen property from three vehicle break‑ins to a residence in town.
The thefts were reported on Aug. 31 on Buttonwood Way and Nashoba Road, where victims told officers items had been taken from unlocked vehicles during the overnight hours. Stolen items included cash, electronics, clothing, financial cards and personal identification documents.
With cooperation from victims and witnesses, detectives obtained a search warrant for the residence and executed it on Wednesday. Police said they recovered most of the property reported stolen in the Littleton cases, along with additional items believed to have been taken from victims in surrounding communities.
Smith was charged with receiving stolen property over $1,200, receiving stolen property under $1,200, and possession of a Class E substance. Smith is awaiting arraignment.
Police said additional charges may be forthcoming as the investigation continues.
The Littleton Police Department thanked the Maynard and Pepperell Police Departments for assisting in the case.
House break-ins
In the same press release, police said Smith is not believed to be connected to a separate series of residential break‑ins reported since April, including incidents in the Goldsmith Street area. The department held a community meeting earlier this year to update residents on that investigation.
Since that meeting, police said two additional break-ins have been reported, with thefts similar to those previously documented.
Police said the investigation into the house break-ins remain active, “and detectives are making progress toward identifying those responsible.”
Residents with information about the residential break‑ins are asked to contact Littleton police detectives at 978‑540‑2300. Police said anyone observing suspicious activity should call the business line, or 911 in an emergency.
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