Peoria, IL – Two juveniles were taken into custody late Saturday night after Peoria police responded to a reported motor vehicle theft in the 2000 block of W. Forrest Hill Avenue, according to a department release.
Around 11:40 p.m. on December 13, officers observed the stolen vehicle traveling southbound on N. Molloch Drive. Police say the suspects exited the vehicle and fled on foot when officers attempted a traffic stop.
Following a brief chase, officers apprehended a 16-year-old male near W. Fallen Oak and a 15-year-old near W. Sunburst Lane. A third suspect was not located.
According to Peoria Police, the 16-year-old was arrested for motor vehicle theft, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, resisting and obstructing a peace officer, possession of burglary tools, reckless driving, and other traffic violations. He was later released to his guardian.
The 15-year-old was arrested on an active warrant and transported to the Juvenile Detention Center.
Authorities are still seeking the third suspect. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Peoria Police Department at (309) 673-4521, tip411 (anonymous), or Crime Stoppers at (309) 673-9000.
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