A 16-year-old male was arrested on multiple charges after an officer pulled him over for speeding Monday night.
According to South Windsor Police, the teen was spotted driving at a high rate of speed on Hilton Drive at around midnight on May 12. When Sgt. Michael Dobler pulled him over, the teen reportedly admitted to stealing the car from the Pine Tree Lane and Benedict Drive area.
The teen, whose identity was not released, told Dobler that he had been burglarizing unlocked cars and found a vehicle with the keys in it, so he took it, the police report states.
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The teen was charged with second-degree larceny, burglary into a motor vehicle (2 counts), sixth-degree larceny, interfering with an officer, operating a motor vehicle without a license, and travelling unreasonably fast. The juvenile was issued a summons to appear at the Juvenile Court in Rockville later this month and was released to the custody of his parents.
The incident prompted police to remind residents to always secure their vehicles and hide valuable items such as smart phones and GPS units from view. Residents are also encouraged to use exterior lighting such as porch lights or driveway lights to deter thieves.Find out what's happening in South Windsorfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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