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Four Juveniles Arrested in Linthicum Heights Attempted Vehicle Theft and Weapons Violation

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September 3, 2024

LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, Md. — Four juveniles were arrested early Monday morning in connection with an attempted vehicle theft and weapons violation in Linthicum Heights. The incident occurred on September 2, 2024, at approximately 1:40 a.m. in the 800 block of Concorde Circle.

Police were called to the scene after a witness reported a theft in progress involving a white Infinity Q60. Responding officers quickly identified and stopped a silver Honda Accord leaving the area with four juvenile males inside. The witness confirmed that the suspects had broken into the victim’s vehicle.

During the investigation, officers discovered that the driver of the Honda Accord was carrying a .38 caliber Jimenez Arms semi-automatic handgun. A further search of the vehicle revealed a 9mm Taurus semi-automatic handgun beneath the passenger seat. All four juveniles were taken into custody and charged in connection with the incident.

The juveniles charged are a 17-year-old male from Hanover, a 17-year-old male from Linthicum Heights, a 16-year-old male from Linthicum Heights, and a 15-year-old male from Jessup.

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