GLENDALE, Ariz. — A group of teenagers have been arrested by Glendale and Phoenix police for their alleged involvement in dozens of thefts and burglaries.
Between June and August 2024, the group of juveniles was allegedly connected to a series of residential burglaries reported throughout the Valley.
VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL: Arrestan a 5 adolescentes por su presunta participación en más de 40 robos en Glendale y Phoenix
In some cases, the teenage suspects would break into a vehicle, take a garage door opener, gain access to the home through the garage and then roam around the residence looking for items to steal.
During some of the burglaries, the home's residents were sleeping while the burglars stole their property.
One of the suspects allegedly told police they would sell the stolen items for money.
A license plate number helped Glendale police to track down the suspects. The kids, who range in age between 14 and 16, are facing multiple felony charges.
Police officials said the young suspects were "brazen" about how they allegedly committed these crimes. The agency encouraged residents to report any information that may assist in the ongoing investigation.
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