Crime & Safety
6 Teens Caught In Stolen Car In Ocean City: Police
The six teens, ranging in age from 13 to 16, were caught by a drone after trying to flee on foot, police said.
OCEAN CITY, NJ — Thanks to the help of a drone, Ocean City police caught six teenagers, ranging in age from 13 to 16, in a car reported stolen out of Camden over the weekend.
Police stopped the car at about 8:17 p.m. on June 8, according to a release. As officers approached the car, the six fled on foot, police said.
All six were caught with assistance from the police department's drone unit.
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Three of the teens were from Egg Harbor City, two were from Paulsboro and one was from Woodbury, according to police.
They were all charged with possession of stolen property and obstructing the administration of law. All six were released to their parents, police said.
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