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The incident took place in Hartford County around noon, Monday, Jan. 17, in Southington.
Officers responded to a call from Queen Street Liquors at 1079 Queen St. on a report of a theft from the package store.
According to Lt. Keith Egan, of the Southington Police, the two teens fled down Aircraft Road, hit two cars and a mobile home on Hemlock Road before fleeing on foot.
Shortly after, police learned the vehicle, a 2009 Audi A4, was reported stolen from Torrington, Egan said.
Officers found two 16-year-old Waterbury residents during a search, surrounded them, and took them into custody, Egan said.
Egan said an investigation found the two teens drove to the liquor store and stole several bottles of alcohol before fleeing.
The teen boy who was driving the vehicle was charged with larceny, conspiracy to commit larceny, and interfering with an officer.
He was also issued a summons for:
- Reckless driving
- Failure to drive in a proper lane
- Operating a motor vehicle without a license
- Evading responsibility.
The other teen was charged with:
- Larceny
- Conspiracy to commit larceny
- Interfering with an officer
Both were released to the custody of their parents.
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