Peoria, IL – A 16-year-old juvenile was arrested early Friday morning in Peoria for allegedly breaking into a local tobacco shop.
According to the Peoria Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 3300 block of North Sterling Avenue at approximately 2:35 a.m. on April 11, 2025, after receiving a business alarm. Upon arrival, police found that the front door of the Bazaar Tobacco Shop had been broken into.
During the investigation, authorities located a suspect matching the description of the individual seen in surveillance footage. The suspect was apprehended by police in the 3400 block of North Dries Lane, just a short distance from the scene of the burglary.
Upon searching the juvenile, police reportedly recovered stolen items from the business on his person. The 16-year-old was arrested for charges related to Business Burglary and Criminal Damage to Property.
The suspect was transported to the Juvenile Detention Center for further processing.
Anyone with information regarding violent crimes or other criminal activity is urged to contact the Peoria Police Department at (309) 673-4521, tip411 (anonymously), or Crime Stoppers at (309) 673-9000.
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