BARRINGTON, R.I. (WPRI) — A Providence man was taken into custody on Tuesday in connection with multiple break-ins, including one where a safe was stolen that contained a child’s ashes .
Barrington police said 39-year-old Joel Reis was arrested by both Barrington and Providence police officers after a two-month investigation.
Reis is charged with five counts of breaking and entering, three of which were out of Barrington.
BACKGROUND: Safe with child’s ashes inside stolen from Barrington home
The Barrington break-ins happened in neighborhoods around Nayatt, Rumstick and Washington roads.
Bail for Reis was set at $20,000 with surety for each count. He was also presented as a probation violator in Superior Court.
According to Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia, the child’s ashes have not been recovered.
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