An investigation into a string of over 20 package thefts from a Westbrook senior citizen living facility has led to the arrest of two suspects, police announced Thursday.
Westbrook Police say that they have been investigating over 20 recent reports of packages being stolen from the senior living facility.
As a result of their investigation, Westbrook Police on Tuesday executed a search warrant at the residence of the individuals suspected of being behind the thefts.
Police say the search of the residence led to the arrest of the two suspects and the recovery of stolen items from the facility, including some stolen packages that contained medication.
“One of the stolen packages was insulin for a diabetic patient,” Westbrook Police said in their Thursday press release.
“That patient had just run out of insulin, and thankfully we recovered their stolen insulin and were able to deliver it to them,” they said.
Arrested was 52-year-old Patricia Gillis and 57-year-old Charles Tibbetts.
Police say Tibbetts was arrested on an arrest warrant, and Gillis was charged with theft and violating conditions of release.
More theft charges against the pair are expected as detectives sort through the recovered stolen packages.
Cumberland County Jail booking records indicate that as of Thursday afternoon Tibbetts has been released from jail, while Gillis remains in custody.
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