SPRINGFIELD, MA – Springfield Police have arrested five juveniles in connection to several car break-ins in the early hours of July 31.
Officers responded to a parking lot on State Street around 12:15 a.m. for a report of car break-ins. Two suspects fled when police arrived, but an officer was able to apprehend them.
Three other suspects were detained on scene.
The male suspects – two 15-year-olds, two 16-year-olds, and one 17-year-old – were identified and placed under arrest. The 17-year-old was also arrested on July 13 when he was allegedly caught driving a stolen Hyundai.
Officers reportedly recovered a screwdriver, jumper cables, and USB cables used to steal Kia and Hyundai vehicles.
Due to their ages, the suspects will not be identified.
