Crime & Safety
Vape Shop Vandals Charged: Bel Air Police
Three Harford County teens have been charged as juveniles in the burglary at Vape Runners, Bel Air police reported.
BEL AIR, MD — Three boys have been charged in a burglary at Vape Runners in Bel Air that occurred last month, according to police. The teens were charged as juveniles in the case, police said.
The break-in at the vape shop in the 200 block of Gateway Drive occurred after 4 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 13, the Bel Air Police Department reported. Various vaping "juices" and other supplies were taken during the burglary, according to Detective Maro.
Following an investigation, police announced that three boys were charged: a 16-year-old from Bel Air, 17-year-old from Jarrettsville and 17-year-old from Street.
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They were charged with second-degree burglary; conspiracy to commit burglary; theft less than $10,000; and malicious destruction of property, according to Bel Air police. After being charged on Dec. 4, the boys were released to the custody of their parents or guardians, officials reported.
Authorities thanked the public for helping to lead law enforcement to the suspects.
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"This case could not have been solved without the numerous tips, private surveillance video and other information that was provided by our community," the Bel Air Police Department said in a statement.
Photo courtesy of the Bel Air Police Department.
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