In a recent robbery case, two men were arrested in connection to the theft of $240,000 in East Boston. Boston Police arrived at a breaking and entering on Waldemar Ave to find two suspects using power tools to gain entry. The suspects, identified as 55-year-old Timothy Deconinck of Malden and 59-year-old William Cataldo of Saugus, were arrested at the scene.
Deconinck was found in possession of a drill, drill bits, and other tools. Additionally, he had an outstanding arrest warrant related to a robbery that took place on June 7. The previous incident involved an East Boston man who reported being robbed by two individuals impersonating police officers outside his business. The thieves stole nearly $250,000 from the victim and fled in his black Audi.
Boston Police responded to the robbery report and located the abandoned vehicle after a search. Deconinck is now facing charges related to the original robbery, including unarmed robbery of a person over 65, carjacking, and impersonating a police officer. He also faces charges of possession of burglarious tools, attempt to commit a crime, defacing property, assault & battery on a police officer, and resisting arrest. Cataldo is also facing charges related to possession of burglarious tools