By Jim Clark

Police detained and arrested a man who fit the description of the suspect in two separately reported cases of breaking and entering last week.

Michael Denning, 36, of Everett, was stopped by police officers who noted how closely his appearance matched that of the home intrusion suspect.

In searching the bag that Denning was reportedly carrying, police said they discovered a pair of brass knuckles, a hacksaw with several blades, a pair of pliers, a Swiss Army Knife, a drill bit set and a pair of work gloves.

He was placed under arrest and charged with carrying a dangerous weapon. Possible connections to recent cases of breaking and entering are being investigated.