Two juveniles were arrested for possession of stolen property, and a third cited for curfew violation, after an early morning auto break-in attempt led to a search and pursuit in the fields on the north side of Susanville.
In the early morning hours of Sunday August 4th, according to Police Lieutenant Matt Wood, officers responded to the 400 block of North Spring Street on a report of three male juveniles attempting to force their way into parked vehicles. Officers observed three juveniles walking on North Mesa Street near Fourth Street.
Two of the juveniles fled into a field east of North Mesa Street after spotting the patrol vehicle, while the third juvenile continued walking down the street.
Officers located a 14-year old male hiding in the field and another 15-year old male involved in the incident was located at a residence in Susanville.
“As a result of the investigation,” said Lieutenant Wood, “two of the juveniles were booked into the Lassen County Juvenile Detention Facility for possession of stolen property and petty theft. The third juvenile was cited for violation of curfew and released to a parent.”
The Susanville Police Department is taking this opportunity to remind residents to lock their vehicles at night and keep all valuables out of sight.
The case has been referred to the Juvenile Division of the Lassen County Probation Department.
