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Teens Charged As Adults For String Of Armed Carjackings In Prince George's County, Police Say

Two teens are facing dozens of charges following a string of armed carjackings, according to the Prince George's County Police Department.

Prince George's County Police Department  is investigating the string of armed carjackings

Prince George's County Police Department  is investigating the string of armed carjackings

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A 16-year-old teen from Upper Marlboro and 17-year-old from Lanham were indicted on a total of 74 charges following a lengthy investigation into a string of summertime carjackings.

They were both charged as adults.

Investigators say that the pair were connected to nine cases - seven armed carjackings, an attempted armed carjacking, and a stolen vehicle - that were all reported between June 4 and July 9 over the summer.

Every incident was reported in the areas of Bowie and Upper Marlboro. 

The 16-year-old was indicted on 43 charges of armed carjacking and other offenses, while the 17-year-old teen was indicted on 31 counts. 

Police noted that all of the carjacked vehicles were recovered.

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