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Two teens arrested after multiple car thefts, break-ins
by: David Royer
Posted: Oct 2, 2024 / 05:02 PM CDT
Updated: Oct 2, 2024 / 05:02 PM CDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two teenagers, one just 14 years old, have been arrested and charged in connection with more than a dozen car thefts and break-ins across Memphis and Shelby County.
The suspects were arrested Tuesday, after a two-and-a-half month investigation led officers to the 1000 block of Crosswood in Frayser, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office said.
The sheriff’s office said the 14-year-old was connected to nine incidents in Memphis and six in unincorporated Shelby County.
That suspect is charged with three counts of theft $10,000-$60,000, three counts of auto burglary, possession of a handgun as a juvenile and possession of a programming device.
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Deputies said during the arrest they found two Glock handguns, one of which was modified to fire automatically, along with several car key fobs and a key fob programming device.
The 17-year-old was charged with possession of a handgun as a juvenile and having a prohibited automatic handgun.
Both teens are expected to face more charges, the sheriff’s office said.
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The search warrant was carried out by Shelby County’s BRAT Unit (Burglary, Robbery Auto Theft), along with a K-9 Unit and the Memphis Police Auto Theft Task Force.
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