On Friday the Norwalk Police midnight shift officers responded to a report of a suspicious motor vehicle in the Rowayton area of Norwalk.
Around 5:00am Norwalk officers found a Jeep Cherokee that had been stolen from Sheephill Rd in the overnight hours. A group of juveniles was standing around the car.
Based on witness accounts officers determined that two of the suspects were in the vehicle. Officers located another suspect hiding behind a tree. This individual had an active “Take into Custody” order for a stolen motor vehicle case in May.
Police say the first juvenile, who had been reported missing since April, was charged with Larceny 1 and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny.
The second Juvenile was charged with Larceny 1 and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny.
The third Juvenile was not charged in relation to this case, but arrested on a “Take into Custody Order” from a separate case.
The Norwalk Detective Bureau is investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident.
Anyone with information is asked to call 203-854-3011.
Residents are reminded to keep their car doors locked, and not to leave any keys or key fobs or valuable items in their cars. Lock it or lose it.