Police ID Suspects in String of Thefts from Cars

A Johnston man and woman, both 24, have been identified as the suspects in a string of thefts from cars in numerous communities that resulted in stolen credit cards being used in area Walmarts.

Police said Thomas Zarra and Lynn Turner, both 24 and of Johnston, were recorded at the Walmart in Coventry and Groton, Conn., as they used stolen cards taken from cars in Johnston, Smithfield and Scituate.

They were seen driving a tan four-door Buick at the Walmarts, police said.

The larcenies occurred over a period of several nights.

Police ask that anyone with information about their whereabouts call 401-231-2500 ext. 135. Det. Douglas S. Cerce Jr. of Smithfield Police is leading the investigation.