Utah Teens Arrested Following Car Thefts

Three Utah County teens are in serious trouble following a crime spree involving car thefts and break-ins.

Let’s Get in Trouble

The boys’ problems started when they decided to play hooky from school earlier this week. They set off on foot from Orem toward Provo and eventually started getting into unlocked cars. At some point they grew tired of walking and found a car with the keys inside. That turned out to be the first car they stole.

The teens, two 13-year-olds and one 14-year-old, reportedly drove around in the car for awhile before ditching it. They then apparently continued breaking into cars; police believe they burgled at least 60 vehicles during their crime spree.

Another Car Theft and More Burglaries

Another car was stolen and a credit card found within was used at a local store. The teens had time to commit a few more burglaries before they were found and arrested. They have all been booked into a juvenile detention facility while the investigation into their alleged crimes continues.

The judge(s) in these cases may have an interesting time trying to sort through the facts. People—adults included—can get into sticky situations when they are bored and can also make unnecessary trouble for themselves.

Discuss Your Child’s Case with an Attorney

Whether you have a child who has committed car thefts or just ditched school to go to a friend’s house, he needs and deserves to have expert legal representation in any juvenile court matter.

Don’t wait to get your child the help he needs. Make the right call and talk to a Utah juvenile defense attorney today.