Mt. Vernon, IL – A 17-year-old girl was arrested Sunday morning after allegedly attempting to burglarize vehicles at the Mt. Vernon Gun and Sportsman Club, authorities said.
According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the area on North Miller Lake Lane in Mt. Vernon after receiving a report of a female suspect trying to enter parked vehicles. Deputies responded but the suspect vehicle had reportedly left before they arrived. A report was taken at the time.
Roughly four hours later, deputies located the suspect vehicle near Liberty Road and Shawnee Street. Authorities said they made contact with the occupants and identified the driver as a 17-year-old female juvenile. She was allegedly linked to the unlawful entry of vehicles at the Sportsman Club with the intent to steal.
The teen was arrested on suspicion of burglary, processed, and later released to a guardian, deputies said. The sheriff’s office emphasized that the juvenile remains innocent until proven guilty in court.
No injuries were reported, and the sheriff’s office did not specify if any items were stolen.
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