BALTIMORE, Md. — A group of juveniles was arrested Sunday evening after police tracked a stolen Hyundai to a dead-end street, where the suspects ditched the car and ran into a vacant house, authorities said.
Key Points
- Police tracked stolen Hyundai using License Plate Reader on April 6
- Four suspects arrested after fleeing vehicle on Hoffman Street
- Juveniles face auto theft, burglary, and CDS-related charges
The incident began around 7:30 p.m., when Central District Detectives received a hit from the city’s License Plate Reader system on a stolen Hyundai. With help from Foxtrot, the department’s aviation unit, officers tracked the vehicle to the 500 block of Hoffman Street.
After reaching a dead end, the suspects fled the vehicle on foot. Officers quickly pursued and arrested four individuals: a 19-year-old female, two 17-year-old males, and a 14-year-old female, all of whom had entered a vacant property while attempting to evade capture.
Multiple charges filed as investigation unfolds
All four suspects were charged with stolen auto. Additional charges were filed against the 14-year-old and one of the 17-year-olds in connection to a separate burglary case. The 19-year-old female was also charged with a CDS (controlled dangerous substance) violation tied to an unrelated incident.
The juveniles were taken to Juvenile Bookings while the 19-year-old was processed at Central Booking.
LPR tech and aviation unit aid in quick apprehension
The use of License Plate Reader technology and aerial support played a key role in tracking the stolen car, highlighting ongoing efforts by the Baltimore Police Department to respond swiftly to auto theft and related crimes.