RAYNHAM — On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at approximately 9:50 p.m., Raynham police responded to Gilmore Street after a resident reported approaching two masked men sitting in a vehicle, who then left the area.
According to Raynham Police Chief David LaPlante, a short time later, Raynham police received another 911 call from the same resident, reporting that someone was breaking glass at nearby Supreme Plaza. When officers arrived on scene, they found that the front door of an electronics business at 855 Broadway had been smashed.
During a preliminary investigation, Chief LaPlante said Raynham police determined the vehicle involved was registered in Massachusetts, had significant front-end damage and was missing a headlight.
While following up on an unrelated investigation, Officer Liam Larkin located a vehicle matching that description in Taunton, Chief LaPlante said. Officer Larkin followed the vehicle and stopped it with assistance from the Taunton Police Department.
Two occupants of the vehicle, later identified as Avante Dos Santos and Jace Masson, were taken into custody without incident, according to Chief LaPLante.
Avante A. Dos Santos, 19, and Jace Masson, 19, both of Brockton, were arrested and charged with:
- Breaking and Entering a Building During the Nighttime with Intent to Commit a Felony
- Larceny Over $1,200
- Malicious Destruction of Property Under $1,200
During the investigation, officers observed stolen computer equipment inside the vehicle, Chief LaPlante said. The equipment, valued at approximately $1,830, was returned to the business.
“Thanks to the quick report by a witness who recognized suspicious activity and the thorough work of our patrol officers and detectives, we were able to quickly identify the suspect vehicle, recover the stolen property, and make two arrests,” Chief LaPlante said. “The community plays an incredibly important role in public safety. This case is a clear example of what can happen when residents immediately report suspicious activity and law enforcement responds promptly.”
