Crime & Safety
Johnston PD Seeking Leads in Mill Street B&E
The owner of El Mono Auto reported on Sept. 1 that car stereos, computer equipment, and tools had been stolen from the business.
A Sept. 1 breaking and entering at a Mill Street auto shop has Johnston Police seeking leads for suspects.
According to police reports, Ptlm. Derrick Palazzo and Sgt. Megan Boulet went to El Mono Auto at about 12:15 p.m. and spoke with owner Cindy Gomez, who said that she had come into work that day and found the front door to the office pried open.
Palazzo reported that Gomez also pointed out graffiti painted on a garage door that read "[expletive] you ho ho."
Gomez told the officers that a grinding tool and polisher for body work were taken, as well as eight car stereos valued at $1,500, a $300 laptop, and a $600 socket set, among other items.
The officers found pry marks on a door to a small room inside the garage that held car parts, and with Gomez's help, located several footprints around the crime scene, Palazzo noted.
According to Palazzo, the suspects apparently cut a hole in a chain link fence to enter and leave the property.
If caught, the suspects face felony charges of breaking and entering.
Call Johnston Police at (401) 231-4210 with information.
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