Juveniles arrested on campus for auto burglary

Layla Bohm

Four male juveniles were arrested for auto burglary on campus Thursday morning.Police officers received a report of burglary in Lot 8 at 10:35 a.m. and responded to the scene, where they caught and apprehended the suspects.

The juveniles, one 17-year-old and three 15-year-olds, were arrested for burglary, possession of stolen property and possession of burglary tools, according to John Hamrick, public information officer for Campus Police.

The suspects had stolen a parking permit from another vehicle and placed it in their vehicle, Hamrick said. Officers also found a portable stereo and burglary tools, in addition to personal checks that were stolen from Hiram Johnson High School the night before.

Two of the suspects were on “searchable probation,” and all four were arrested and booked into juvenile hall, Hamrick said.

“We have to give credit to the person who called from his cell phone and took the time to notify us,” Hamrick said.