BURLINGTON - Three people were arrested earlier this week in connection with a rash of car break-ins in the Burlington area.

Michael Harrison, 21, of Huntington, W.Va., Bradley Kearns, 21, of Kenova, W.Va., and a 17-year-old boy were each charged with theft. The two adults were taken to the Lawrence County Jail; the juvenile was taken to the Dennis J. Boll Group and Shelter Home.

The arrests came after the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office received a call about suspicious activity in a Burlington neighborhood.

The three suspects were located, along with several items they allegedly had stolen. That list of items included watches, electronic equipment and coins.

Residents who have had such items taken are encouraged to call the sheriff's office.