Posted by Cape Cod Daily News via Hyannis News
Saturday September 21, 2024 (9 months, 2 weeks ago)


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HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – According to a Barnstable PD media statement, on September 19, 2024, 19-year-old Jakari SYLVIA of Hyannis was arrested and charged with breaking into and attempting to break into 21 motor vehicles in the Hyannis area. These alleged crimes all occurred while Sylvia was out on personal recognizance after being charged with breaking into and attempting to break into 18 motor vehicles during July 2024. Since Sylvia’s arrest and release in July, the Barnstable Police have continued to receive reports of vehicles being broken into, along with 3 vehicles actually being stolen. Barnstable Police Detectives and Patrol Officers conducted an investigation, gathering evidence from each crime scene, along with obtaining additional evidence from the public. Based on the investigation, an arrest warrant was issued for Sylvia on September 19, 2024. Sylva was taken into custody at his residence later the same day. Members of the Detective Unit, Patrol Evening Shift, Patrol Midnight Shift, and K-9 Unit teamed up for the arrest. After Sylvia’s arrest Detective’s executed a search warrant on his residence, which resulted in the collection of property that had allegedly been reported stolen during these breaks. On Friday September 20, 2024 Sylvia was arraigned at Barnstable District Court on multiple attempted motor vehicle breaks, completed motor vehicle breaks, larceny from a motor vehicle, as well as 3 counts of larceny of a motor vehicle. Over the past three months, Sylvia has targeted 39 motor vehicles. At arraignment, Sylvia was ordered held on $2,250 bail and GPS monitoring with a curfew if bail is posted. This investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with any information regarding these motor vehicle breaks or thefts, please contact Detective Christopher Botsford at 774-339-0764.

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