BEDFORD — A Bedford woman was arrested Friday after she allegedly burglarized a residence and stole ten puppies and other items.

Melissa H. Carter, 41, has been charged with burglary and theft.

According to a probable cause affidavit from the Bedford Police Department, officers were dispatched to a residence on Ted Jones Drive after the homeowners reported that ten eight-week-old Pitbull/Lab mix puppies, a guitar, and a tablet were stolen from their home. The homeowners reported to police that they had left their front door unlocked and found no signs of forced entry.

Police were later contacted by the homeowners and a family member, who said they had gone to the Shawnee Apartments and had their puppies and property returned by Melissa Carter.

When police made contact with Carter, s

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