4 Kids Caught In Stolen Car In Galloway: Police

GALLOWAY, NJ — Four young boys were charged after they were caught trying to break into cars in Absecon while driving a stolen car themselves, Galloway police said.

The suspects - a 12-year-old, two 13-year-olds and a 14-year-old, all of Atlantic City - were seen trying to burglarize numerous vehicles in Absecon at about 1:45 a.m. on Aug. 11, police said.

The boys were seen in a Dodge Journey heading towards Galloway, where police attempted a motor vehicle stop in the area of Route 30 and 8th Avenue, police said.

The Dodge initially stopped, but then pulled away when police approached.

Police then found the Dodge, which was reported stolen out of Atlantic City, on the 300 block of Arbutus Avenue, officials said. All four of the suspects had fled the scene.

Galloway and Absecon police worked together to create a perimeter to find the boys and searched the area using surveillance footage from a nearby home, as well as assistance from K-9 Narco, police said.

After a several hour search, all four were found hiding in various locations, police said.

“This was very impressive work from both the Galloway Township and Absecon City Police Departments,” said Chief Richard D. Barber. “This coordination and teamwork between our departments is another example of how collaboration with other law enforcement agencies can lead to positive results.”

All four were charged with multiple offenses and released to their guardians pending a future court date.

Galloway and Absecon police reminded residents to keep their vehicles locked and to report any suspicious activity.