Police arrest man who said he broke into homes to find food

WARWICK, R.I. — Detectives in Warwick arrested a man they believe broke into several houses and stole food.

According to police, 26-year-old Michael Collins broke into two houses where elderly couples lived within a few minutes early Wednesday morning.

In the backyard of one of the homes officers found a bottle of soda and a loaf of bread that had come from inside.

Collins told police he is homeless and was just trying to find a place to stay warm and find something to eat.

Police said they do not believe he intended any harm to the residents of the homes.

Collins was charged with two counts of breaking and entering into the residence of a person over 60.

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