Teen Runaway Nabbed For Stealing Cars, Burglary, Theft, Police Say

A 16-year-old runaway in the region has been nabbed for allegedly stealing two vehicles, burglary, and theft.

A Lake Katrine teen runaway was charged with allegedly stealing cars, burglarizing a home, and stealing from a store.
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10/25/2024 10:30 a.m.

The arrest occurred in Ulster County on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the town of Lloyd.

According to Lloyd Police Chief James Janso, the Lake Katrine teen was charged after a month-long investigation found the boy allegedly stole two vehicles, entered a residence, stole a cell phone and iPad, and took alcohol from a convenience store in Highland.

The teen was charged with

Burglary
Grand larceny, fourth-degree
Grand larceny, third-degree, two counts
Petit larceny.

Janso said as an adolescent offender, the teen was released on an Ulster County Family Court Appearance ticket and turned over to his guardian.

The Town of Ulster Police assisted the Town of Lloyd Police.

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