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BALTIMORE, Md. – Three juveniles are facing charges after Baltimore Police located a vehicle reported stolen in a carjacking and recovered a loaded firearm during a traffic stop Saturday night.

According to the Baltimore Police Department, officers received a License Plate Reader (LPR) alert at approximately 9:30 p.m. Saturday indicating a vehicle reported stolen in a carjacking had been detected in the 1600 block of West North Avenue.

Police requested assistance from the department’s aviation unit, known as Foxtrot, which located the vehicle traveling eastbound on East North Avenue.

Air support helps officers stop stolen vehicle

Officers stopped the vehicle at the intersection of East North Avenue and Homewood Avenue, where they found three occupants.

Police said all three occupants were 14-year-old males.

During the investigation, officers recovered a loaded handgun from the vehicle.

All three juveniles were taken into custody without incident and transported to juvenile booking for processing. Police have not released additional information regarding the original carjacking or the specific charges the juveniles may face.

The arrest highlights Baltimore’s continued use of License Plate Reader technology and aerial support to locate stolen vehicles and assist officers during high-risk vehicle stops involving violent crimes such as carjackings.

Baltimore police arrested three 14-year-old boys after tracking a carjacked vehicle with license plate reader technology and recovering a loaded handgun.

Key Points

Baltimore police arrested three 14-year-old boys after locating a vehicle reported stolen in a carjacking.
Officers used a License Plate Reader alert and police aviation support to track the vehicle.
A loaded handgun was recovered during the traffic stop.

FAQ

When did the arrests occur?
At approximately 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8.
How did police locate the vehicle?
Through a License Plate Reader alert and assistance from the department’s aviation unit.
How old were the suspects?
Police said all three suspects are 14 years old.
Was a weapon recovered?
Yes. Officers recovered a loaded handgun.
Where were the suspects taken?
They were transported to juvenile booking for processing.

Source: Baltimore Police Department Facebook

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