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Fox News
2 days ago
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- Fox News
Maryland police frustrated after teen accused in more than 100 car break-ins released within hours of arrest
A Maryland teen who allegedly broke into 121 cars in a single night was released within five hours of his arrest and local authorities say they are furious because the state considers the crimes to be "lower level," so consequences are not expected. The unidentified 16-year-old boy was arrested last week by the Laurel Police Department after it received multiple reports of break-ins on May 4. The crimes took place in Laurel and nearby Howard County. Surveillance footage captured three teens roving around in a stolen car and smashing the windows of vehicles they came across, police said. "I have little hope there will be further accountability for him due to this broken system," Laurel Police Chief Russ Hamill told reporters. "Due to this gap in concern for his safety, and the public's safety." Fox News Digital has reached out to the police department. At the teen suspect's home, authorities found nearly 20 sets of car keys, credit cards, and other evidence that linked him to the car break-ins, Hamill said. Since the teen didn't have a criminal record, the state Department of Juvenile Services characterized the offenses as lower-level crimes and allowed him to be released, Hamill said. "I would offer well over 100 cases in one night, gives you a pretty good record," Hamill said. "These were not violent crimes, as if that lessens the impact on those 121 victims." "Yes, five hours after we were at his house, he was released back into the community, back into the environment that allowed him to be out roaming the streets in all of these counties, late at night and in the early morning, doing these crimes to begin with," he added. Two other teens have been identified as the suspect's accomplices, Hamill said, adding that they were expected to be arrested soon. "People need to be held accountable for this," he said. The night after the teen was released, there were reports of 17 car break-ins, Hamill said, though he stopped short of blaming them on the suspect. "We're not going to lay every theft from auto in the region on him and his group, but I will note we had 17 the next night," Hamill said.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Thieves target Alpharetta neighborhood: 16 vehicles broken into overnight
The Brief Some neighbors in north Fulton County were out thousands of dollars after crooks broke into more than a dozen cars. It happened early Tuesday morning around Westside Parkway and Encore Parkway in Alpharetta. Police said thieves stole laptops, cash, and even a gun. ALPHARETTA, Ga. - A series of car break-ins is under investigation in Alpharetta. What they're saying Joshua Cody showed FOX 5 the shattered glass on the ground after someone broke into his pickup truck. "My front window on my truck was broken, and my rear driver's side door window had been shattered completely," Cody said. "I need a front window, a rear window, both driver's side windows, and they broke the trim piece on the door." What we know Alpharetta police say that late Monday night or early Tuesday morning, someone broke into 16 vehicles parked in front of homes and grabbed whatever they could: "small amounts of cash, checks, laptops," said Capt. Andrew Splawn with the Alpharetta Police Department. Investigators say a criminal or criminals hit eight of those vehicles at one apartment complex. "They left my bookbag with a tablet and computer. They left my wallet and a bunch of cash," Cody said. Cody says whoever broke in skipped over his valuables, except for one. "They left a bunch of my belongings that were worth money and only stole my gun," Cody said. "I think they targeted a big truck and figured there was a gun in it." Alpharetta police say, in some cases, car owners left their belongings in plain sight. "Most of these crimes are going to be crimes of opportunity," Splawn said. "They were visible from the outside of the vehicle. The majority of the vehicles broken into were entered through unlocked doors and were searched by the offenders." Cody says now he's out thousands of dollars. "I got the quote today; it was like 3,600 dollars in damage," Cody said. What we don't know There are no descriptions of the suspect or suspects so far. Police urge you to lock your doors and hide your belongings so you don't become a victim. The Source The Alpharetta Police Department provided the details for this report.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Neighbors have their sense of security shattered amid rash of overnight car break-ins
As car windows shattered, so did the sense of security for some neighbors in Pittsburgh. 'Just aghast, I mean I was like 'What! that was awful,' one person whose car was damaged told Channel 11. Tonight on 11 at 11, reporter Antoinette DelBel looks into a rash of car break-ins targeting two Pittsburgh neighborhoods. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
3 juveniles arrested following Springboro car break-ins
SPRINGBORO, Ohio (WDTN) — Three juveniles were taken into custody following reports of car break-ins earlier this week. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, three juvenile suspects were arrested in relation to several car thefts and break-ins that occurred on May 6-7. Several law enforcement jurisdictions came together after video surveillance showed a group of suspects attempting to break into cars at a Springboro apartment complex. The suspects were shown pulling on car door handles, and fleeing when they were confronted. Springboro authorities tracked the suspects into Montgomery County, where the sheriff's office got involved. Through the use of drone technology, three suspects were found and arrested. The sheriff's office says three loaded firearms were recovered, with one of those weapons confirmed as stolen. All three juveniles were booked into the Juvenile Detention Center on charges of Carrying Concealed Weapons and Obstructing Official Business. One suspect was charged with Receiving Stolen Property. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
