Police investigate a car theft incident in downtown Boston.
In downtown Boston, four teenage boys were arrested early Saturday morning after being linked to a stolen car and possession of a firearm. The suspects, aged 14 to 16, face multiple charges, including firearm-related offenses. Police were alerted to the vehicle’s theft on Cambridge Street and pursued the suspects, who were eventually apprehended after a foot chase. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about youth crime in urban areas.
Four teenage boys were arrested in downtown Boston early Saturday morning after being linked to a stolen car and possession of a firearm. The suspects, aged 14, 15, and 16, face multiple charges, including firearm-related offenses and receiving stolen property.
The incident unfolded around 5:31 a.m. when police were alerted to be on the lookout for a vehicle that had been reported stolen. The car, taken from 398 Cambridge Street in Brighton the previous evening, had been spotted fleeing a breaking and entering incident in Newton shortly before police arrived. Surveillance footage from Wentworth Institute of Technology captured the vehicle on Ruggles Street around 5 a.m. on Saturday.
At approximately 5:24 a.m., Boston police received a report of an individual in possession of a firearm near 60 Southern Avenue. Witnesses indicated that four individuals attempted to rob a victim and displayed a firearm during the incident. After fleeing the scene, police broadcast a description of the vehicle for further assistance.
An officer later spotted the stolen vehicle on Warren Street, heading towards Dudley Street. Despite attempts to stop the car at Dudley and Dearborn Streets, the driver evaded officers and sped away. The vehicle ran a red light at Malcolm X Boulevard and Columbus Avenue before officers lost sight of it.
Upon reviewing camera footage, police determined that the vehicle had not left the area. At around 6 a.m., the stolen vehicle was found parked in an open garage underneath 75 Saint Alphonsus Street. Inside, police discovered multiple vape products, leading to further investigation. The Newton Police took custody of the vehicle and arranged for it to be towed to their station.
Shortly thereafter, the four boys were observed walking near 1600 Tremont Street. After a brief foot chase, they were apprehended at Huntington Avenue and Tremont Street. During a search, officers found multiple stolen vape products and recovered a spent shell casing from one of the 15-year-olds. The car keys were located with the 16-year-old, while the 14-year-old was found in possession of a firearm identified as a Palmetto Armory model, with one round in the chamber and eight rounds in a large capacity magazine. This firearm was also equipped with a laser sight.
As the investigation continued, it emerged that the 14-year-old had initially provided a false name during booking. However, he was later identified, revealing an active warrant for firearm-related offenses from juvenile court. All four teenagers are being processed as delinquents and are expected to be arraigned in Boston Juvenile Court.
The charges against the teenagers include:
The events leading to the arrests highlight ongoing concerns about crime involving firearms and stolen property among youth in urban areas. Law enforcement agencies continue to address these issues through community policing efforts and increased surveillance in high-crime locations. The proactive measures taken by police in this incident are part of ongoing efforts to reduce crime and ensure public safety in Boston.
As the legal process unfolds, the actions of the teenagers and the circumstances surrounding their arrests will be closely monitored by the community and law enforcement officials alike.
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