Crime & Safety
2 Juveniles Charged In Westborough Car Break-In: Police
Two juveniles were arrested on charges that they attempted to break into a car, then fled in a stolen car.
WESTBOROUGH, MA — Two juveniles were arrested following a report of breaking and entering a car in Westborough on Friday night.
Police responded to a call on Ambassador Drive at around 9 p.m. reporting a breaking and entering into a motor vehicle in progress.
The victim discovered the suspects inside his vehicle attempting to manipulate the ignition, according to police. The three suspects in a different stolen vehicle out of Framingham.
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Officers broadcast a description of the vehicle and suspects to surrounding towns. A short time later, Southborough police advised they had located the vehicle and taken two of the three suspects into custody after a foot pursuit.
Westborough officers responded and identified the two suspects as juvenile males, ages 14 and 15.
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The juveniles were released to the custody of their parents and will be summonsed to court for multiple felony charges, according to police.
Southborough and Framingham police will also be filing charges for the crimes committed in their jurisdictions.
Also last week, Westborough police issued a reminder about thefts of Kia vehicles in particular.
"We have seen a recent uptick in Kia Vehicle Thefts," the police department posted on Facebook. "Apparently the ease of performing thefts of Kia Vehicles is appealing to the groups performing these acts. Secure your vehicle to the best of your ability. Stay safe!!"
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