3 Teens Rode Around In Stolen U-Haul Truck: Galloway Police

GALLOWAY, NJ — Police found three teenagers riding around in a stolen U-Haul truck early Wednesday morning in Galloway, authorities said. The teens are suspects in several vehicle thefts in Galloway and Atlantic City, as well as vehicle burglaries in the Club section of Galloway, police said.

Officers were working a targeted enforcement detail from a recent rash of local vehicle thefts and burglaries. Police found a U-Haul truck at 12:06 a.m. that was reported stolen from Atlantic City, according to authorities.

Police determined through video surveillance that three teens drove, parked and exited the vehicle. The 16-year old driver lives in Galloway, while both 15-year-old passengers live in Atlantic City, police said.

All three were charged with receiving stolen property and violating Galloway's curfew, police said. The driver was also charged with operating the truck without a license, according to authorities.

All three were processed and turned over to their parents and guardians. Further charges are pending with active investigations in Galloway and Atlantic City, police said.

Galloway police urged residents to lock their vehicles at all times and to report any suspicious activity. Read more: High Volume Of Galloway Unlocked Vehicle Burglaries: Police

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