Barrington police have arrested an East Providence woman they say was stealing prescription drugs and jewelry from real estate open houses she attended. Police have been looking for someone stealing items at open houses for months, but finally caught up to a suspect last weekend.
Police say 50-year-old Linda Grablink was arrested after a real estate agent confronted her with a bottle of pills in her hand at a home for sale.
Sgt. Josh Birrell says police went to Grablink’s home where they found maps of the area as well as lists of open houses. Grablink is charged with three counts of larceny under $500 and one count of larceny over $500.
During open houses, it is imperative to put not only jewelry and money in a safe place, but prescription drugs as well. Do not put them in a dresser drawer! Use a place that is creative or simply take items with you for the time you are out of the house.
