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Cumberland Man Charged With Series Of Lincoln Motor Vehicle Break-Ins: Cops

The crimes started Oct. 15, police said.

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LINCOLN, RI — A Cumberland man was charged with committing a series of Lincoln motor vehicle break-ins, police said.

David Paiva, 55, was arrested on charges of felony larceny, misdemeanor larceny and attempted larceny, the Lincoln Police Department said in a media release.

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"The charges stem from several October incidents in which Paiva is accused of stealing a vehicle, entering unlocked vehicles, and taking multiple items from them," the release said.

"Following his arrest, Paiva was transported to the Kent County Courthouse for arraignment," according to the release. He was held on surety bail in connection with open cases in other jurisdictions in Superior Court."

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