13-year-old boys caught stealing two cars in a single day, Illinois police say
Two teens are accused of stealing multiple cars in a single day, Illinois police said.
Officers responded to a report of a vehicle burglary at about 4:45 p.m. May 4, according to a May 6 Facebook post from the Peoria Police Department.
When officers arrived, they found two 13-year-old boys who matched the description of the pair accused of stealing another car about a block away earlier that day, according to police.
As police approached the vehicle, the teensgot out of the vehicle and ran away, police said.
During the chase, one teen threw a large screwdriver on the ground, which officers recovered as evidence, according to police.
Both teens were arrested on charges of motor vehicle theft, criminal damage to property, burglary to a motor vehicle, possession of burglary tools, resisting police and possession of a stolen vehicle, police said.
They were taken to the Peoria County Juvenile Detention Center.
Peoria is about a 75-mile drive north from Springfield.
This story was originally published May 7, 2024 at 12:10 PM with the headline "13-year-old boys caught stealing two cars in a single day, Illinois police say."
