CLEVELAND — Three juveniles were arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 13, after Cleveland police say officers conducted an operation related to a series of vehicle break-ins in Ohio City, Battery Park and the West 25th Street / Shoreway areas.
According to a press release from Cleveland police, at around 11:30 p.m., officers and detectives responded to reports of vehicle break-ins at a parking lot in the 1900 block of West 25th Street. Upon arrival, officers spotted a copper/orange Kia that had been reported stolen on Nov. 8.
As the Kia allegedly traveled through the 1600 block of West 25th Street, officers attempted an investigatory stop, but the driver apparently refused to comply, leading to a pursuit.
The vehicle was later located at a gas station on E. 105th Street and St. Clair Avenue.
The driver, a 14-year-old male, exited the vehicle and entered the gas station, where officers arrested him. A firearm was recovered inside the gas station.
During this time, one of the Kia's passengers allegedly moved into the driver’s seat, reversed the vehicle and struck a detective’s car.
Police say the remaining two suspects, ages 14 and 16, fled on foot, but were arrested shortly afterward.
During a search of the suspects and the vehicle, police found several stolen credit cards, suspected stolen property, three window punches, two loaded magazines, a black magazine holster and a firearm.
The juveniles were arrested and charged with felonious assault, felony fleeing and eluding, failure to comply, criminal damaging, motor vehicle trespass and carrying a concealed weapon (CCW).
Previously, on Wednesday, Cleveland police announced the arrest of a 14-year-old boy who was wanted for an aggravated robbery last month. Investigators also believe he was involved in "dozens of recent crimes." In addition, a 13-year-old and a 17-year-old were taken into custody and are also facing charges.
The Cleveland Division of Police noted they are "committed to ensuring the safety and security of our communities and will continue to pursue those involved in criminal activities."