4 juveniles arrested while breaking into vehicles in downtown St. Charles

Lina Portman2 weeks ago

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WALDORF, Md. – On June 24 at approximately 3:23 p.m., officers responded to the St. Charles Towne Centre parking lot after a citizen reported seeing a group of four juveniles breaking into multiple cars. Officers arrived at the parking lot and the four suspects immediately fled on foot, but were quickly apprehended.

Further investigation revealed that three vehicles had been broken into and damaged, and several tools used to gain entry to the cars were recovered from the suspects. The four juveniles, including three 15-year-olds from Accokeek and one 14-year-old from Fort Washington, were arrested at the scene and charged, via a juvenile offense report, with breaking and entering of a motor vehicle, destruction of property and other related crimes. All were then returned to a parent.

“This is a remarkable example of a community member seeing something happen and immediately calling the police. This information allowed officers to quickly apprehend these juveniles and prevent the theft of the owners’ cars and property,” said Sheriff Troy Berry.

The investigation continues and anyone with information is asked to contact Ofc. D Moats #792 at 301-609-3282 ext. 0792.

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