Crime & Safety
Pleasanton Juveniles Attempt To Steal Car, Cited & Released: Police
Pleasanton police say they stopped three masked juveniles from stealing a car, and discovered evidence of another stolen car.
PLEASANTON, CA — A group of juveniles were cited and released after allegedly stealing one car and attempting to steal another, according to the Pleasanton Police Department.
Around 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Pleasanton police responded to a call that a group of masked suspects were attempting to steal a vehicle near Hopyard Road and Secretariat Drive, police said. Police responded immediately and located the suspects nearby, and discovered evidence related to another vehicle stolen out of Pleasanton.
The juvenile suspects were cited and released to their parents, police said.
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Many commenters on the PPD's post questioned why the suspects were not taken into custody at a juvenile detention center. California law differentiates between felony-level "grand theft auto," in which the car is permanently taken from their owner, and misdemeanor "joyriding," when the car is taken without the owner's permission, but returned. For minors, the charge depends on the specific circumstances and the owner's previous record.
Patch is awaiting further details from the Pleasanton Police Department.
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