Crime & Safety

7 Teens Stole 15 Vehicles From Bradenton Auto Body Shop: Police

At least 15 vehicles were stolen from a Bradenton auto body shop Sunday morning by 7 teenagers, who face charges, police said.

At least 15 vehicles were stolen from a Bradenton auto body shop Sunday morning by 7 teenagers, who face charges, police said.
At least 15 vehicles were stolen from a Bradenton auto body shop Sunday morning by 7 teenagers, who face charges, police said. (Courtesy of Bradenton Police Department)

BRADENTON, FL — Seven teenagers stole at least 15 vehicles from a Bradenton auto body shop on Sunday morning.

Four of the teens have been charged, while charges are pending against three others, the Bradenton Police Department wrote in a Facebook post Wednesday.

Multiple suspects broke into the business in the 700 block of 11th Avenue W. between 7 and 10 a.m. and stole the keys to the vehicles, which they drove away from the property.

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Two of the vehicles were involved in a fiery crash that caused significant damage to a home in the 700 block of 12th Avenue W. early Sunday afternoon, police said.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about these vehicles or their thefts are asked to contact the Bradenton Police Department at 941-932-9300.

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To remain anonymous and eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000, call Crime Stoppers at 866-634-8477 or make a tip anonymously at manateecrimestoppers.com.

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