A teen has been charged in connection with stealing vehicles, criminal mischief, and receiving stolen property.
Detectives from the Auto Crimes Unit have been investigating incidents of stolen vehicles, theft from vehicles, and criminal mischief over the last few months. Utilizing the Real-Time Intelligence Center and Flock license plate readers, detectives were able to identify a suspect in several cases.
On Saturday, December 23, 2023, a 16-year-old was arrested and charged after an out-of-county pursuit that ended in Fayette County. In addition to charges stemming from the pursuit, the 16-year-old was also charged with 11 separate incidents of vehicle theft or criminal mischief throughout Lexington.
Lexington Police is prohibited from identifying the suspect because they are a juvenile, but their charges are as follows:
- 5 counts of Theft by Unlawful Taking (Auto)
- 5 counts of Criminal Mischief 1st Degree
- 2 counts of Receiving Stolen Property
- Attempted Theft by Unlawful Taking (Auto)
- Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree
- Possession of handgun by a minor
- Fleeing 2nd (Foot)
- Fleeing 1st (Vehicle)
