The Owensboro Police Department arrested a juvenile Friday following multiple ongoing investigations involving vehicle thefts. According to OPD, detectives recovered 11 stolen vehicles as well as property reported stolen from multiple vehicles during the investigation.
According to a release, the thefts occurred within Owensboro City limits over the last several months. The juvenile, who had a list of previous charges, was charged Friday by detectives with the OPD Criminal Investigations Division.
The juvenile suspect was taken into custody and transported to Warren Regional Juvenile Detention for:
• Theft by Unlawful Taking (Automobile) – Over $10,000 but less than $1,000,000 (6 Counts)
• Theft by Unlawful Taking (Automobile) – Over $1,000 but less than $10,000 (7 Counts)
• Theft by Unlawful Taking (Firearm) (2 Counts)
• Theft by Unlawful Taking (Contents from a Vehicle) – Over $1,000 but less than $10,000
• Criminal Mischief, 1st Degree
The juvenile suspect has previously been charged with:
• Theft by Unlawful Taking (Automobile) – Over $1,000 but less than $10,000
• Theft by Unlawful Taking (Contents from a Vehicle) – Over $500 but less than $1,000
• Theft-Receipt of Stolen Credit/Debit Card
• Receiving Stolen Property (Tools)
• Leaving Scene of Accident – Failure to Render Aid or Assistance
• Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card
• Possession of Marijuana
• Drug Paraphernalia – Buy/Possess
• No Operator’s License (2 Counts)
• Failure to Produce an Insurance Card
• Disorderly Conduct, 2nd Degree
Detectives are continuing to investigate additional cases that are potentially linked to the suspect. Anyone with additional information is asked to call OPD at 270-687- 8888, or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 270-687-8484.
