New Bedford Police Arrest Man for Electric Theft
Authorities apprehended an individual following the theft of tools and wire from local work vehicles.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Property Crime
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New Bedford police arrested 45-year-old Edward Bernardo for the theft of equipment from two work vehicles at MC Electric. Investigators successfully recovered the stolen property from a backyard shed located on the suspect's property.
Why it matters
The recovery of the equipment ensures the return of essential materials to the local business owner. This intervention follows an investigation prompted by the reported breaking and entering incidents.
Edward Bernardo faces two counts of breaking and entering into a motor vehicle and one count of larceny exceeding the $1,200 threshold. The case is currently under police processing following the identification of evidence on Church Street.
The players
Edward Bernardo
The 45-year-old suspect is currently facing multiple criminal charges related to theft and vehicle break-ins.
MC Electric
This is the local business where the two work vehicles were targeted by the suspect.
The details
Detectives identified the suspect after reviewing surveillance footage that captured him pushing a shopping cart toward his residence. The search of the property led to the discovery of the stolen wire and tools, which have since been returned to MC Electric.
Timeline
October 22, 2026: Police responded to the initial reports of breaking and entering.
October 24, 2026: Detectives secured and reviewed critical surveillance footage.
2018: Bernardo was previously arrested for possession of 19 Xanax tablets.
Legal Context
This incident follows a previous 2018 arrest for drug possession involving Xanax tablets. These repeated police interactions reflect ongoing efforts by local authorities to address recurring property crime patterns in the city.
The recovery of the stolen items indicates that local investigative efforts are actively working to protect the property of area businesses. Residents are reminded to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity near work vehicles on Church Street.
The takeaway
Securing expensive work equipment in private sheds or utilizing surveillance systems can assist law enforcement in recovering stolen items. Maintaining accurate logs of valuable materials helps police process larceny cases more effectively.
Further reading
For more information on local investigations, visit our Property Crime section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 1420 WBSM.
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