12-Year-Old Among 3 Livermore Juveniles Arrested For 49 Car Burglaries: Livermore Police

LIVERMORE, CA — Three Livermore juveniles aged 12 to 15 were arrested in connection with 49 car burglaries and vandalism that took place in downtown Livermore from May 5 to June 3, according to the Livermore Police Department.

The group smashed the front windows of cars parked overnight downtown and in the surrounding streets so that they could steal miscellaneous items like USB drives, battery packs, sunglasses, and wallets, police said. Through investigative leads and surveillance footage, police identified several juvenile suspects. Officers obtained search warrants for their homes, where they were able to recover some of the stolen property.

On June 10, a 12-year-old boy, 14-year-old girl, and 15-year-old boy, all from Livermore, were arrested, police said. However, Juvenile Hall would not accept the suspects because the offenses were non-violent. All three were cited and released to their parents.

The case has been referred to the Alameda County District Attorney's Office Juvenile Probation Department for review and charges.

Police continue to investigating whether the group is responsible for additional auto burglaries and vehicle thefts that took place in Livermore before May 5.

Car owners are advised not to leave valuables inside their car, to park in well-lit areas, and to install security cameras in their car.

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