CHARLOTTE — Three juveniles face a total of 91 charges in crimes related to auto thefts across the city during 2023, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department posted on X.
In one instance on Nov. 16, 2023, a 16-year-old was arrested for armed robbery. He drove a stolen vehicle to an apartment complex, robbed and assaulted a woman, and stole her purse and other items.
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That teen faces 30 charges, including six auto thefts.
A 15-year-old was charged with 13 crimes, including five auto thefts. This kid led officers on a high-speed chase. Five firearms were seized from a vehicle involved in the crime.
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Another 15-year-old faces 48 charges, CMPD said. This teen is accused of being involved in 17 auto thefts. They crashed a stolen car after fleeing from officers. Police seized two guns from the teen.