A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in Elk Grove in connection with a burglary, and police are searching for more vehicles that may have been targeted by the teen.
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Officers with the Elk Grove Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle burglary Saturday morning near Lyndale Circle and Springridge Way, according to a social media post by the department.
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Police said the caller provided a description of the suspect to officers who found him in a nearby park. Officers said the teen had a window punch and pieces of glass on him.
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Authorities said the 14-year-old was arrested and transported to Juvenile Hall and faces at least 12 counts of burglary, petty theft and possession of burglary tools.
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It is possible the teen may face additional burglary charges pending an investigation, the department said.
Alex Muegge is a reporting intern for The Sacramento Bee. He graduated from Sacramento State with a bachelor’s degree in political science and journalism.