Unusual Wardrobe Leads Police to Nab Rumford Man in Alleged Break-in

Socks on the hand and sweatshirts on a hot October day? 

One Portsmouth resident's observation about unusual clothing led to the arrest of a Rumford man and his Warren friend, both suspected of breaking into a Common Fence Point home Tuesday afternoon. 

A resident called to Common Fence Point after a car pulled up to a neighbor's house and two men stepped out wearing sweatshirts and gloves. The neighbor found it odd to be dressed so warmly on a hot day.

Officers arrived in the neighborhood and quickly spotted two men walking on Massachusetts Boulevard at about noon. The two suspects were still wearing sweatshirts at the time. One of the men wore socks on his hands. 

Police say they were carrying a backpack containing various electronics, including a camera, camcorder, laptop, video game console and iPhone equipment. Police believe the items came from a residence on Dighton Avenue. 

"We believe they cut a window screen and entered the residence through there," Lt. Brian Peters said. 

Officers arrested two men, who were identified as Adam Mauricio, 19, of Warren, and Joseph Cintron, also 19, of Rumford. Both were charged with breaking and entering, possession of marijuana and possession of alcohol. 

The two were held overnight at the and arraigned this morning in district court. 

At this time, police say they do not believe Tuesday's arrests are connected to previously reported  currently under investigation. However, detectives continue to investigate.

Portsmouth Police Chief Lance Hebert credits Tuesday's arrests to "neighbors looking out for each other." 

"We want to thank the residents of this neighborhood," Hebert said. "We need more residents calling in when they see suspicious people, whether walking or driving around their neighborhood. The time to call is right then and there ... We couldn't have done it (made these arrests) without them."