JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Juvenile Felony Arrest | DATE: | 08/04/14 | TIME: | 5:30 AM |
PREPARED BY: | Officer Mark Williams | APPROVED BY: | Captain Matt Howell | ||
On 08/03/14 at approximately 1925 hours, officers responded to the intersection of State of Franklin Rd and W. Watauga Ave after witnesses observed two subjects attempting to steal items from a vehicle parked at 500 W. Locust Street. The two witnesses confronted the suspects and gave chase when the suspects fled on foot. After a lengthy pursuit, the witnesses lost sight of the suspects but were able to provide officers with very detailed descriptions of both subjects.
One of the suspects, a 17 year old juvenile, was located by officers walking on Highland Ave near Frances St. Both witnesses were transported to the scene and positively identified the juvenile as one of the persons involved in the burglary of the vehicle. The juvenile was issued a juvenile citation for Burglary and released to the custody of his father. The juvenile will appear in Johnson City Juvenile Court upon the setting of a court date.
The investigation is continuing and a second arrest in the incident is expected.
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