14-year-old arrested in Elk Grove, faces a dozen counts of burglary
ELK GROVE – A 14-year-old was arrested in Elk Grove over the weekend and is facing a dozen counts of burglary, among other charges.
The arrest happened Saturday morning after a resident near Lyndale Circle and Spring Ridge Way called to report seeing someone allegedly breaking into their vehicle. The suspect ran and hid in a nearby park after being confronted by the caller, police say.
Officers soon found the teen and took him into custody. Police say a window punch and pieces of glass were found with the teen.
Teen Arrested for Multiple Vehicle Burglaries.
— EGPD (@ElkGrovePD) June 26, 2023
Just as Night Shift was getting ready to end their shift Saturday morning, a call came out regarding a vehicle burglary in the Lyndale Circle and Spring Ridge Way area. The caller saw a person breaking into their vehicle and… pic.twitter.com/9mENoPtSkW
Police say the teen was booked into juvenile hall and is facing 12 counts of burglary along with petty theft and possession of burglary tools charges.
Investigators also believe more burglary charges may be added against the teen.