2:40 p.m., July 26, 2010----Newark Police have charged two men in connection with several car break-ins in the Newark area.

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An officer was on patrol around 1:15 a.m., Sunday, July 25, when he saw two men walk from the parking area of Foxcroft Apartments at 120 Wilbur St., Newark. The officer noticed that one of the men was wearing a glove on one hand. When he entered the parking lot, the officer found a car with a broken window. He then noticed that the two men were driving away in a pick-up tuck that had been parked around the corner on North Street. He caught up with the truck and stopped it on Ray Street.

While searching the driver, the officer found the glove in his pocket. He searched the passenger and found two iPods in his pockets. According to police, the iPods and a camera had been stolen from the car in the Foxcroft complex parking lot. The stolen camera was later found in the pick-up.

According to the police investigators, the same individuals had broken into two cars at Foxcroft Apartments and another car on Country Club Drive in the Fairfield neighborhood of Newark.

During a search of the truck, officers found several GPS units, additional iPods and camera, a laptop computer, a radar detector and CDs. Police report that all the property had been stolen in previous car break-ins that occurred in Newark, on University of Delaware property and in an area of New Castle County outside of Newark. Also in the truck were a large steel hammer, a large screw driver and a flashlight.

Bradley M. Hooks, 18, of Newark, and Stefano G. Saienni, 18, of Hockessin, were charged with multiple counts of third degree burglary theft, receiving stolen property, conspiracy and criminal mischief. Saienni also was charged with possession of burglar tools. They were committed to the Young Correctional Facility; Hooks in default of $10,250 bond and Saienni in default of $9,750 bond.

Information about this incident may be reported to Officer Adam Mease at (302) 366-7110, ext. 404 or by email at [Adam.Mease@cj.state.de.us]. Information also can be reported anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, where a reward may be available. Anonymous tips may be texted to 302NPD, with the information sent to TIP411 (847411).