BOSTON — Police arrested a Chelsea man Wednesday in connection with a daytime break-in and theft of a laptop and other items from a South End apartment.
Tyrone Saunders, 60, was taken into custody around 12:22 p.m. in Downtown Crossing after officers tracked the stolen laptop using the victim’s find-my-device app, according to the Boston Police Department.
Officers responded to a reported break-in at 57 Chandler St. and found a broken front door lock and items scattered throughout the apartment.
The victim told police his laptop was pinging in the Downtown Crossing area.
Police located Saunders near 1 Franklin St. carrying a suitcase containing the stolen laptop, jewelry and about $140 in cash.
Officers also found cocaine in his possession.
Saunders faces charges including breaking and entering, receiving stolen property over $1,200, and possession of a Class B substance.
He also had two active warrants, police said.
The stolen items were returned to the victim.
Saunders is expected to be arraigned in Boston Municipal Court.
