In Massachusetts, the snow helped solve a string of crimes

There is one good thing about the massive amount of snow in Massachusetts this winter: It helped police in Lakeville arrest two people who they say are responsible for stealing more than $10,000 worth of jewelry and electronics.

A police officer investigating a break-in saw the imprint of a license plate in a nearby snowbank and quickly ran the plate number, The Enterprise reports. It belonged to a truck that was spotted by witnesses of other break-ins across the state, and was owned by Robert Beaucaire, 37, and Amy Peters, 36, who were charged with breaking and entering, larceny over $250, and receiving stolen property.

Officers were able to recover more than 300 stolen items, and by late Monday about 85 percent of the goods had been returned to their original owners. "It was kind of an odd way to solve a case," Lakeville Police Chief Frank Alvihiera told The Enterprise. "I guess we can thank the snow on this one."

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