Deputies: 4 teens arrested after breaking into several cars at St. Charles Towne Center

CHARLES COUNTY, Md. ( DC News Now ) — The Charles County Sherriff’s Office said four teens were arrested after breaking into several cars at the St. Charles Towne Center parking lot in Waldorf.

On June 24 at about 3:20 p.m., deputies responded to 11170 Mall Circle after receiving a report of a group of four teens breaking into several cars.

When deputies arrived at the parking lot, the teens attempted to escape but deputies were able to arrest them.

Officials said three cars had been broken into and damaged.

Deputies also recovered several tools used to break into the cars.

Three 15-year-olds from Accokeek and a 14-year-old from Fort Washington, were charged with breaking and entering a motor vehicle, destruction of property and other related crimes.

“This is an outstanding example of a community member seeing something occurring and calling police immediately. That information allowed the officers to quickly apprehend these juveniles and prevent the theft of the owner’s cars and property” said Sheriff Troy Berry.

The teens were later released to their parents or guardians.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call (301) 609-3282 ext. 0792.

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