Hampton-Area Teens Wanted in Connection to Massive Burglary

The Hampton Police Department is turning to the public for help in locating teens from Hampton and North Hampton wanted in connection to a large Falcone Circle burglary as well as other crimes in the Seacoast area.

Jacob Penney, 17, of 5 Walnut Street in North Hampton, is wanted on a warrant for burglary and receiving stolen property, and Ryan Kelley, 18, of 340 Lafayette Road, Unit 402, in Hampton, is wanted on a warrant for receiving stolen property, according to Hampton Police Lt. Dan Gidley.

Gidley said all of the charges are Class B felonies and carry a possible sentence of 3 1/2 to 7 years in state prison.

Gidley said his department investigated a burglary on Falcone Circle on Monday and found $15,000 in property was allegedly stolen while the homeowners were "away on vacation." Investigators interviewed Penney after receiving tips about the alleged crime, and following the interview Penney was identified as a suspect, according to Gidley.

Gidley said investigators found "thousands of dollars" worth of stolen property related to the Falcone Circle incident while searching both a wooded area in Hampton and a dumpster at 340 Lafayette Road. Search warrants were later executed at the homes of Penney and Kelley, and during the execution of those warrants Gidley said police found "additional stolen items" related to the Falcone Circle burglary as well as items connected to "multiple" car break-ins in Portsmouth and Rye.

Gidley asked anyone with more information about the crimes or the whereabouts of Penney and Kelley to contact the Hampton Police Department at 929-4444.

Anonymous tips can also be made through the Crimeline for the Hamptons at 929-1222 or at hamptonscrimeline@yahoo.com. Cash rewards are available for tips that lead to the apprehension and conviction of suspects.

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