AUBURN, Ala.- On Sept. 19, 2024, Auburn Police arrested a 17-year-old juvenile from Auburn on four charges of unlawfully breaking and entering into a motor vehicle, four charges of theft of property second degree, theft of property first degree and receiving stolen property second degree.

The arrest stems from Auburn Police receiving multiple reports involving vehicle burglaries and thefts that occurred throughout the month of August and early September. The crimes occurred at various locations within the Auburn Police jurisdiction.

The 17-year-old juvenile was developed as a suspect, and after further investigation multiple juvenile complaints were signed. The juvenile was located on Sept. 19, and stolen items connected to the investigations were recovered.

The juvenile was released to an authorized adult at the request of the Lee County Juvenile Intake Office.

All defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.