Crime & Safety
Monroe County, NY: Woman, 12-Year-Old Charged in Airport Theft
Rochester, NY – A 12 year old boy and a 19 year old woman are facing felony charges after deputies allegedly caught them attempting to steal a vehicle at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Internati
By Lauren Beckett · 2026-10-14T16:28:05.321Z
Rochester, NY – A 12 year old boy and a 19 year old woman are facing felony charges after deputies allegedly caught them attempting to steal a vehicle at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport late Tuesday night. Two additional individuals remain sought by authorities.
According to the Monroe County Sheriff 's Office, deputies responded to the airport at approximately 9:42 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, after receiving a report of four suspicious individuals checking vehicle door handles in the airport parking lot.
When deputies arrived, they detained two individuals allegedly seen entering a vehicle and attempting to steal it.
Authorities identified those charged as Jalissa Jones, 19, of Rochester, and a 12 year old boy, also from Rochester.
Both were charged with attempted third degree grand larceny, a Class E felony under New York law.
The Sheriff's Office said two other individuals involved in the reported suspicious activity remained outstanding as of its announcement.
Jones was arraigned in CAP Court and released under pretrial supervision.
The 12 year old was issued an appearance ticket and released to his guardian.
Authorities did not identify the juvenile, disclose the make or model of the targeted vehicle, or specify whether any additional vehicles were damaged.
The Sheriff's Office credited airport personnel for recognizing the suspicious activity and promptly notifying law enforcement.
Deputies also thanked the Gates Police Department for assisting investigators in locating the vehicle's owner.
The incident raises concerns about vehicle security in airport parking areas, where travelers may leave their cars unattended for extended periods.
Investigators have not released descriptions of the two outstanding individuals or indicated whether additional arrests are expected.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged by the Sheriff's Office to contact 911.
All charges remain allegations, and those accused are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.