Stolen Kia Leads to Arrest of 3 Teens in Cleveland Car Break-In Operation
Cleveland Police have apprehended three teenagers facing felony charges following a string of car break-ins near the West Side Market.
As part of an ongoing investigation, officers from the Second and Third Districts conducted a targeted operation on November 13. The investigation focuses on vehicle break-ins in areas such as Ohio City, Battery Park, and the West 25th Street and Shoreway neighborhoods.
Around 11:30 p.m., officers responded to reports of cars being broken into in the 1900 block of West 25th Street. Upon arrival, they spotted an orange Kia that had been reported stolen on November 8.
When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver fled, eventually stopping at a gas station on East 105th Street and St. Clair Avenue. Inside the station, police arrested a 14-year-old suspect and seized a firearm found at the scene.
While officers were making the arrest, another suspect inside the Kia moved to the driver’s seat and reversed the car into a detective’s vehicle. Fortunately, no injuries occurred.
The remaining two suspects, another 14-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy, fled the scene but were quickly apprehended nearby.
A search of the stolen vehicle uncovered stolen credit cards, various other stolen items, three window punches, two loaded magazines, a holster, and a second firearm.
The three teens now face multiple charges, including:
- Felonious assault
- Felony fleeing and eluding
- Failure to comply
- Criminal damaging/motor vehicle trespass
- Weapons violations
This latest operation highlights law enforcement’s commitment to addressing ongoing issues with vehicle theft and break-ins in Cleveland neighborhoods.
