Boston Police arrested two men in connection to a $240,000 robbery that took place in East Boston earlier this month. The robbery occurred at an apartment on Waldemar Ave where the two suspects were using power tools to gain entry when officers arrived.
The two 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.
In the previous robbery incident, an East Boston man reported being robbed of nearly $250,000 by two individuals impersonating police officers outside his business. The thieves stole the cash and fled in the victim’s black Audi. Boston police responded to the robbery report and located the abandoned vehicle after a search.
Deconinck is 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, attempt to commit a crime, defacing property