Police Identify 3 Suspects in Foxborough Housebreak After Recovering Stolen Jewelry in Providence

Following up on a recent series of housebreaks in the area, Foxborough police were able to locate stolen jewelry at a Providence Pawn Shop, which in turn led them to three suspects believed to be involved, according to the police department’s Facebook page.

“Foxborough Police Detectives Brian Gallagher and Timothy O’Leary were able to locate jewelry at a pawn shop in Providence which was reported stolen from a Forest Road residence earlier [in February],” Foxborough police said via Facebook. “Upon further investigation, three suspects were identified as being involved with the housebreak and will be charged and arraigned at Wrentham District Court at a later date.”

Foxborough Police Chief Edward O’Leary could not be reached for further comment Thursday.

According to The Sun Chronicle, Foxborough police issued a court summons Wednesday for Alexander Jackson, 22, of 4 Pine Rd., Norfolk on charges of daytime breaking and entering, larceny over $250, receiving stolen property and conspiracy.

To read the Chronicle’s article in its entirety, click here.

Foxborough police are expected to charge two additional suspects believed to be Jackson’s accomplices at a later date, according to the Chronicle.

So what was the piece of jewelry found at the Providence pawnshop that tipped off Foxborough police?

A 1998 Foxborough High School class ring, according to the Chronicle.

Click here to review the following tips from Foxborough police on how to protect your property and your neighbors from the town’s recent spike in housebreaks.