Teen arrested after alleged car break-in

Published 10:28 am Friday, August 24, 2012

Austin police cited a 13-year-old boy Thursday morning after they received reports of three youngsters breaking into a car.

According to the police report, two of the three suspects were reportedly walking on Seventh Street NW shortly after the alleged break-in, and police were able to arrest one at about 1 a.m. Thursday.

The report adds that the suspects stole a transmitter, numerous CDs and $30 from an unlocked car in the 700 block of Sixth Street NW. Police notified the owner.

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Authorities took the arrested 13-year-old to the Law Enforcement Center, cited him for tampering with a motor vehicle and turned him over to his father.

No other citations were issued.