Leicester police say they have arrested a man wanted in connection with the theft of a Purple Heart earned by a World War II veteran.Timothy Lavin, 36, of Leicester, was arrested by police in connection with an armed home invasion last month. Three people were bound and gagged at gunpoint and then robbed of valuables including the Purple Heart medal.The Purple Heart was earned by a man who served in the U.S. Marine Corps and fought on Iwo Jima, police told The Telegram & Gazette.Police said they recovered jewelry that was taken during the home invasion, and a firearm which police investigators believe was the weapon used during the robbery.However, the Purple Heart that belonged to the father of the home invasion victim was not recovered.Lavin is facing a number of charges, including larceny, illegal possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled substance and other charges.Police said the recovery of the Purple Heart remains a priority.

Leicester police say they have arrested a man wanted in connection with the theft of a Purple Heart earned by a World War II veteran.



Timothy Lavin, 36, of Leicester, was arrested by police in connection with an armed home invasion last month. Three people were bound and gagged at gunpoint and then robbed of valuables including the Purple Heart medal.




The Purple Heart was earned by a man who served in the U.S. Marine Corps and fought on Iwo Jima, police told The Telegram & Gazette.



Police said they recovered jewelry that was taken during the home invasion, and a firearm which police investigators believe was the weapon used during the robbery.



However, the Purple Heart that belonged to the father of the home invasion victim was not recovered.



Lavin is facing a number of charges, including larceny, illegal possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled substance and other charges.



Police said the recovery of the Purple Heart remains a priority.