Charlotte teen arrested for car theft in High Point

HIGH POINT, N.C. — A Charlotte teenager was arrested in connection with several car thefts in High Point in December 2023, according to the Randolph County Sheriff's Office.

On December 17, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff's Office responded to an alarm call at a business located on Auction Road in High Point.

Investigators determined that numerous cars were stolen and that the suspects were juveniles from the Charlotte area. Three cars were recovered and returned to the company and an additional vehicle was found and recovered in Charlotte several days later.

Charges have been filed against Anthony Chris Celis, 17, for criminal possession of a stolen motor vehicle, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.

On June 1, 2024, Celis was arrested by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department where he was taken to the Mecklenburg County Detention Center and served his term. He was given a $50,000 bond and his first appearance is scheduled for June 24 in Randolph County District Court.

The Police Department's SCARLET (Stolen Car and Recovery Law Enforcement Team) Division was able to identify Celis as a suspect in several of their cases and charged him with numerous felonies and misdemeanors. He also received these warrants and received an additional bond of $650,000.

During the investigation, two other juveniles were identified and petitions were requested regarding their involvement in this incident. This investigation is ongoing.

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