A Woodmere boy, 14, was arrested shortly after 8 a.m. Aug. 17 after officers responded to the Mayfield Gardens apartments on Mallard Drive to investigate a recently reported attempted car theft. Officers found the boy walking in the area and took him into custody after a brief scuffle.
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio -- A Woodmere boy, 14, was arrested shortly after 8 a.m. Aug. 17 after officers responded to the Mayfield Gardens apartments on Mallard Drive to investigate a recently reported attempted car theft.The boy later said he was staying with his uncle at the apartments. He admitted entering at least five vehicles in the parking lot of that and other neighboring apartment complexes.
He also admitted to trying to steal two of the vehicles, including one parked behind the nearby Harbor Freight Tools. He was found in possession of cash, three debit cards, two vape pens and a screwdriver, which he said he used to try to peel the steering columns.Charges for attempted theft of vehicle, resisting arrest, theft and misuse of credit cards will be recommended in juvenile court.If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
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