Lakeland, TN – On the evening of Friday, October 17, 2025, deputies from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) responded to reports of an auto burglary in progress in the area of Triumph Circle in Lakeland.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, a witness reported seeing four male individuals allegedly breaking into vehicles in the neighborhood. Deputies quickly established a perimeter and began searching the area.
Using drone technology, deputies located two suspects hiding nearby. They were detained without incident, while the remaining two were found shortly afterward and also taken into custody.
Detectives from SCSO’s Burglary, Robbery, and Auto Theft (BRAT) Unit responded to assist with the investigation. Authorities confirmed that a total of nine vehicles had been burglarized.
The four juveniles were arrested and charged with:
- 9 counts of Burglary of a Motor Vehicle
- Theft of Property – Stolen Firearm Under $2,500
- Evading Arrest
- Possession of Burglary Tools
All suspects were transported to Juvenile Court, officials said. The case remains an active and ongoing investigation.
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