Avens said electronics were stolen in the break-ins. He described Motley and the juvenile as neighbors.

Motley and the juvenile were brought into the police station Monday after officers responded to the 100 block of East Second Street on a break-in call and to the 400 block of Cedar Street after receiving a report of two males wearing dark clothing and carrying a book bag.

Motley, of Weldon, and the juvenile were arrested and detained at the police station as another call came in about an additional break-in in the same area.

“Through good investigative work much of the property was recovered and returned to the victims,” Avens said in the statement.

Motley was charged with two counts of breaking and entering; two counts of larceny after breaking and entering; two counts of possession of stolen goods; one count of attempted breaking and entering and one count of damage to property.

Motley is scheduled for a first court appearance on November 4 and received a $5,000 secured bond. Lieutenant Christopher Davis, who is the lead investigator in the case, expects more charges to be filed, Avens said.

Through his investigation Davis learned the two would reportedly go to a residence and knock on the front door. If no one answered, they would knock on the back door. If no one would answer they would gain entry into the residence.

Avens advised, “If you see strange people or activities in your neighborhoods, please call 911 and report it so law enforcement can respond. You can remain anonymous. Thank you to the citizens that called in the complaint. It takes us all working together to look after our neighborhoods.”