Seven teenagers have been present in a automobile that was related to each a lacking individuals case in Las Vegas and an armed theft that occurred Monday in Ventura, police say, and 4 of them have been arrested.
The Ventura Police Division issued a information launch on Tuesday morning stating that officers have been dispatched to Clark’s Liquor, situated at 1703 North Ventura Avenue, round 12:40 p.m. relating to an armed theft.
“Three male juveniles entered the store and stole several bottles of alcohol,” VPD stated within the information launch. “As the suspects exited, an employee attempted to stop them [when] one suspect brandished a handgun and pointed it at the employee, who retreated back into the store.”
The suspects fled the realm in a automobile, which was later discovered to be related to a lacking individuals case out of Las Vegas. That automobile was discovered a number of instances all through the day; nevertheless, the teenagers have been in a position to escape seize a number of instances.
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Shortly after the theft, a Ventura Police Division officer situated the automobile and started pursuing it however referred to as the pursuit off when the automobile started driving recklessly at excessive speeds.
The automobile was later noticed touring south on the 101 Freeway, and this time, deputies with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Workplace tried to cease it, police stated. The suspects continued fleeing although, and deputies ultimately overpassed the automobile close to Las Posas Street.
In a while Monday night, the automobile was noticed for a 3rd time in Camarillo. This time round, a site visitors cease was efficiently carried out which led to seven teenagers being detained, in keeping with Ventura police.
“Three of the male juveniles were identified as suspects involved in the robbery, including the individual who brandished the firearm,” VPD said.
Regulation enforcement searched the automobile and located each the weapon – a BB gun matching the outline of the one used within the theft – and stolen merchandise.
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The three teenagers concerned within the theft are two 14-year-olds and a 16-year-old, police say. One other 16-year-old who was driving the automobile was additionally arrested; all 4 have been charged with theft, conspiracy and felony evading.
Not one of the teenagers have been recognized by identify, however they have been listed as residents of Nevada. They have been all booked on the Ventura Juvenile Corridor.
Anybody with extra info on the incident is requested to contact the Ventura Police Division: 805-650-8010.
