3 Teenagers Arrested In String Of Overnight Thefts From Cars: Police

NEW WINDSOR, NY — It turns out teens were behind a string of overnight car break-ins, according to police.

The Town of New Windsor Police Department says that they began an investigation on Monday into several reports of overnight thefts from vehicles in a neighborhood in the western part of the town. After coming up with suspects, detectives applied for and obtained a search warrant.

On Wednesday, with the help of the City of Newburgh Police Department, a search was carried out at a Bush Ave. home in the City of Newburgh.

Police say the search led to the recovery of items stolen from the vehicles, including identification cards, credit cards, replica AR-15 rifles, multiple handgun magazines, and handgun ammunition.

Three teens were arrested: 18-year-old Michael Flores, of Newburgh; a 17-year-old adolescent offender, and a 15-year-old juvenile delinquent, according to police.

All three were charged with multiple counts of felony fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property. The 15-year-old was also charged with unlawful possession of a weapon by persons under 16.

They were processed, issued appearance tickets and released, according to police.

Town of New Windsor police say that the investigation is ongoing and further charges are pending.

"Thank you to our police department for their quick and effective response to these car larcenies," Town Supervisor Stephen Bedetti said. "This should serve as a notice, if you commit a crime in New Windsor, you will be caught and brought to justice."

Police also took the opportunity to remind residents to keep vehicle doors locked, secure valuable property, and to report any suspicious activity, especially overnight.