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Seven Juveniles Charged with Auto Theft

For Immediate Release: Friday, February 17, 2023

Gaithersburg, MD- Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division have charged seven juveniles, one 14-year-old, three 15-year-olds, two 16-year-olds, and one 17-year-old, with auto theft.

On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at approximately 7:30 a.m., 4th District officers responded to the 12300 block of Livingston St. for the report of a suspicious situation.

Detectives from the Auto Crime Enforcement Section (ACES) were in the area conducting proactive enforcement, with 4th District patrol, in response to Hyundai and Kia theft trends and responded to the location as well.

The preliminary on scene investigation revealed that officers observed a red Hyundai Sonata leaving the area at a high rate of speed. Officers determined that the Sonata was reported stolen from Washington, D.C.

A short distance later, the Sonata was involved in a traffic collision and seven suspects ran away from the scene. Officers located the suspects and took them into custody without incident.

All seven juvenile suspects were charged with auto theft related charges and released to the custody of their parent/guardian.  

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Release ID: 23-093
Media Contact: L.N.J.Ivey 
Categories: arrest