Three people in Florence have been arrested — and police are looking for two others — after at least 7 homes were burglarized over a 2 month period starting in late January, police said.
The burglary ring targeted homes for electronics and TVs, said Major Carlos Raines of the Florence Police Department.
The burglaries started on Jan. 23 and ended April 4 in mainly north and northeast areas of Florence, Raines said.
The two people police need help finding are Frankie Smith, age 22, and Isaac James, age 19, both of Florence, Raines said.
Three people — including 2 teens — have already been arrested in connection with the break-ins, Raines said.
According to Raines, those arrested and their charges are:
Tyeshawn Akime Bruce, age 19, of North Dargan Street in Florence is charged with 7 counts of first degree burglary, 1 count of conspiracy to commit burglary, resisting arrest, attempted escape and 2 counts of assault on a police officer.
Henry Taylor Jr., age 17, of Oakland Avenue in Florence is charged with 3 counts of 1st degree burglary, 2 counts of burglary 2nd degree and 1 count of conspiracy to commit burglary.
Tyrone Anthony Bruce, age 22, of Wingate Avenue in Florence is charged with 1st degree burglary and 1 count of receiving stolen goods.
