Bibb County, GA – A 14-year-old boy was taken into custody overnight after allegedly breaking into several vehicles on Wesleyan Drive, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said Sgt. Craig Lewis located and arrested the armed juvenile following reports of multiple car break-ins in the area.
According to the sheriff’s report, the teen was found hiding on a porch after refusing to cooperate with deputies. Authorities said they recovered a bookbag containing a handgun and several “ninja-style” weapons during the arrest.
Investigators reported that three vehicles were broken into before deputies arrived. The teenager was taken to the Regional Youth Detention Center, where he faces charges related to entering auto and possession of a firearm.
No injuries were reported during the incident, and the sheriff’s office has not released the suspect’s name due to his age. Deputies continue to investigate whether the juvenile may be connected to other recent vehicle thefts in the area.
Residents in the Wesleyan Drive area are urged to secure their vehicles and report any suspicious activity.
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