Police Secure 21 Juvenile Petitions for Vehicle Thefts, Break-ins
The Hillsborough Police Department has secured 21 juvenile petitions related to a series of motor vehicle thefts and break-ins.
More juvenile petitions are pending as the investigation continues. A petition is a formal pleading that initiates a juvenile court case.
Between Jan. 29 and March 4, Hillsborough police officers responded to 4 motor vehicle thefts and more than 10 motor vehicle break-ins.
On March 5, investigators sought and received 14 petitions for one juvenile and 7 petitions for a second juvenile. Investigators say more petitions are pending for a third juvenile and they are working to identify a fourth subject.
Pursuit of these subjects has been a multi-agency effort due to the crimes spanning neighboring jurisdictions, including Carrboro, Durham, Mebane and Orange County. A deputy with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office encountered two of the juveniles as they abandoned a stolen vehicle in the early morning on March 5.
In accordance with North Carolina law, the juveniles’ identities cannot be released at this time.
Anyone with any information should contact Investigator Andrew Jones at 919-296-9562 or by email. Anonymous tips can be reported by:
- Calling 919-296-9555.
- Using the See it, Say it, Send it app.
- Using the See it, Say it, Send it website.
