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More School Burglaries Solved
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Mar 22, 2008, 00:30

Public Safety's "caught red-handed" arrest of 17 year old Thomas Parker for the burglary of Elcan King School has led investigators to solving 2 Potter Street Elementary burglaries.

On Thursday morning, it was reported that Potter Street Elementary was also the victim of a burglary on Wednesday night.  Viewing the school's video, Investigator Chris Jordan recognized Thomas Parker, arrested only a couple of hours earlier.  The tape also revealed there were 2 males that burglarized Potter Street.  Dr Brown, school principle, also reported at that time that the school was burglarized on Monday night as well.

Investigators ascertained that Thomas's brother, 21 year old Terrell Parker, was with him. Investigators arrested Terrell for 2 counts of burglary.  Thomas Parker was also charged with the Monday night burglary of Potter Street School. Much of the stolen items were recovered by investigators.