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Westbrook Police Nab Teen Suspect With Stolen Firearm After Vehicle Break-Ins

Edward TomicBy Edward TomicMay 23, 2024Updated:May 23, 20244 Comments2 Mins Read
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A 16-year-old from Westbrook has been arrested for allegedly participating in a string of vehicle burglaries and of stealing a firearm from one the vehicles, Westbrook Police announced Wednesday.

[RELATED: ‘They’re playing Grand Theft Auto, for real’: New Details Emerge Related to Southern Maine Teenage Drug Trafficking Network…]

According to police, officers were dispatched early in the morning on Sunday, May 19, in response to a report of vehicles being broken into on Main Street in Westbrook.

Officers responded to the scene and were able to locate and stop multiple suspects.

Westbrook Police said that when officers detained the suspects, a firearm — which was determined to be stolen from one of the Main Street vehicle burglaries — was found on a suspect who was repeatedly reaching for his pocket.

The suspect allegedly in possession of the stolen firearm was a 16-year-old male from Westbrook, police said.

He was charged with felony theft and burglary of a motor vehicle.

[RELATED: Portland Teens Rob, Attempt to Carjack 64-Year-Old Woman at Knife Point…]

“We remind people of the importance of locking their motor vehicles, and of making sure their firearms are secured. With the warm weather upon us, we ask for parents help as well in making sure they know where their children are at night,” Westbrook Police said in a Wednesday social media post.

“Our thanks to the alert complainant that saw the burglaries happen and alerted us to them. This type of help from the public helps us solve crimes and keep the community safe,” they added.

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Edward Tomic is a reporter for The Maine Wire based in Southern Maine. He grew up near Boston, Massachusetts and is a graduate of Boston University. He can be reached at tomic@themainewire.com

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<span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="28126 https://www.themainewire.com/?p=28126">4 Comments

  1. Kenny on May 23, 2024 4:55 PM

    Describe the offender

  2. Chris on May 24, 2024 6:48 AM

    Immigration status?

  3. sandy feet on May 24, 2024 12:44 PM

    Just a friend of Joe Bidden and A. King.

  4. John Reed on May 24, 2024 2:57 PM

    If you don’t have a plan the consequences could be UGLY! The THUG is always the victim now days!!

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