Arrest Made of 16-Year Old Juvenile for Theft; Conspiracy to Commit Theft

[Howard Hartman]

	City of Takoma Park Police Department 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 2011	Public Information Office              301/891.7142 or 240/338.2901

Arrest Made of 16-Year Old Juvenile for Theft;
Conspiracy to Commit Theft

Chief Ronald A. Ricucci of the Takoma Park Police Department announces the arrest of a 16-year old male juvenile of Washington, D.C., for Theft and Conspiracy to Commit Theft.

On July 18, 2011, at approximately 3:40 a.m., Takoma Park Police were on patrol in the 200 block of Hodges Lane, Takoma Park, Maryland, when an officer observed four young males on bicycles. One of the subjects was riding one bicycle while pushing a second one. An attempt to stop was made of the group, and all but one fled into the District of Columbia. The remaining subject attempted to drop the second bike and flee without success. Investigation revealed the bicycle that the subject was riding was stolen, as was the second bicycle he was pushing.

A back pack also in the subjec's possession, which contained a pair of bolt cutters. A request was made of the subject to show the officer where the bicycles were taken from and the officer and subject went to that residence. It was confirmed that the bicycles had been stolen and the bicycles were returned to the owner. The Metropolitan Police Department was notified and given a look-out of the outstanding subjects as Takoma Park Police continued to canvass the area. The subject in custody was able to provide identification of the fleeing subjects he had been with; they were all juveniles and residents of the District of Columbia. Investigation will continue.

The 16-year old juvenile was arrested and charged accordingly. He was released to the custody of a parent after refusal of intake by the Department of Juvenile Services.

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200 Block of Hodges Lane in Takoma Park