Lexington police: 16-year-old charged with vehicle thefts, pursuit
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A 16-year-old was arrested Saturday after 11 separate instances of vehicle theft and taking officers on a pursuit in another county, Lexington police say.
For the past few months, detectives with the Auto Crimes Unit have been investigating incidents of stolen vehicles, theft from vehicles and criminal mischief throughout the city.
Using Flock license plate readers, detectives identified a 16-year-old as a suspect in several cases.
On Dec. 23, the 16-year-old was arrested and charged after an out-of-county pursuit ended in Fayette County, plus charged with 11 separate incidents of vehicle theft or criminal mischief.
The teenager’s identity will not be released, but they’re charged with the following:
- 5 counts of theft by unlawful taking (auto)
- 5 counts of criminal mischief (1st degree)
- 2 counts of receiving stolen property
- Attempted theft by unlawful taking (auto)
- Criminal mischief (3rd degree)
- Possession of a handgun by a minor
- Feeling (foot)
- Fleeing (vehicle)
