Crime & Safety

Pasco Deputies Arrest 5 Juveniles In Stolen Car

When deputies arrived at the Walmart, they found five juveniles, ages 13 to 17, in the stolen car.

LUTZ, FL – Pasco County Sheriff’s deputies believe they’ve apprehended those responsible for an auto burglary spree in the Grand Oaks subdivision in Land O' Lakes a few nights ago.

Deputies were called to the Walmart at 1575 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Lutz, Thursday, Dec. 14, after the a Grand Oaks resident spotted her stolen 2012 Honda CRV in the parking lot.

The car had been stolen Dec. 12 during a series of auto burglaries in the neighborhood.

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When deputies arrived at the Walmart, they found five juveniles, ages 13 to 17, in the stolen car. Four of the juveniles were reported as runaways and two have felony charges against them for similar crimes. Their names are being withheld due to their ages.

Photo via Grand Oaks Homeowners Association

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