Two St. John’s men have been arrested and charged in connection with a string of residential break-ins in Bay Bulls and Witless Bay on the weekend.

Twenty-three-year-old Jason Anthony and 21-year-old Scott Conway were arrested on Saturday, October 1 after a series of break-ins early that same morning.

Police are investigating five separate crime scenes where the pair allegedly broke in and stole various items, including three vehicles.

Jason Anthony is charged with:

· Break and Enter

· Mischief under $5000.00 (property damage)

· Theft of a motor vehicle

· Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle

· Prohibited operation of a motor vehicle

· Possession of property obtained by crime

· Resisting arrest

· Breach of probation

Scott Conway is charged with:

· Break and Enter

· Mischief under $5000.00 (property damage)

· Theft of a motor vehicle

· Possession of property obtained by crime

· Possession of break-in instruments

· Breach of probation

The pair were remanded to custody over the weekend pending a court appearance earlier today.

The investigation continues.