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Boys 12, 13, held in thefts from cars
Kids run wild in Stafford
Date published: 6/4/2008
BY KEITH EPPS Two boys--ages 12 and 13--have been charged after they were caught "car shopping" in southern Stafford, police said. Sheriff's spokesman Bill Kennedy said the shopping consisted of going into unlocked vehicles and stealing such things as iPods, cell phones and money. Kennedy said the boys had gone into as many as 14 vehicles before they were caught late Saturday in the Clearview Heights subdivision. According to police, a man and his girlfriend were leaving a home in the 600 block of Winterberry Drive just before midnight when they noticed a light on inside the woman's vehicle. The man grabbed the 13-year-old suspect and held him while the woman called 911. The boy pulled away, Kennedy said, and pulled out a knife and threatened the man before running away. At the same time, the 12-year-old suspect appeared and was yelling for the older boy as he ran away. The man talked that boy into staying nearby until police arrived. The younger boy later told police that the suspects had been "car shopping" in the neighborhood and were walking the streets looking for cars to "jack." Kennedy said police estimated they had entered or tried to enter at least 14 vehicles, but said the boys weren't sure how many they'd done. The boy who ran was identified and was picked up later at his home. He was charged with robbery, four counts of petty larceny and conspiracy to commit larceny. He was placed in the Rappahannock Juvenile Detention Center. The younger boy was charged with four counts of petty larceny and conspiracy, Kennedy said. He was released to his parents. Both boys live in southern Stafford, Kennedy said. The investigation is continuing. Keith Epps: 540/374-5404
Read more stories about Stafford Date published: 6/4/2008
What's the law for a child being home alone or
(posted by
lifeisbeautiful
, June 4, 2008 10:55 pm)
at what age you can watch other
child? Thanks REDGIRL that's my
point - you never know. We never
had it happen - I stayed up late & got
up first. Plus no where to go!
Parents who think they know where
they kids are at all times need to
rethink that. Unless your kid is at
your side you need to check &
recheck where they SAY they are.
MUSTSAY - agree 24/7 just ain't
happenin' The KIDS should be
punished for what the KIDS did
unless the parents let them out.
Then punish both.
bring back corporal punishment
(posted by
2LongInStafford
, June 4, 2008 9:41 pm)
Punish these little thugs in a way they will remember all their lives and they'll never do it again. Ever wonder why this isn't a problem in countries like Singapore??
The Young Punks
(posted by
223749946
, June 4, 2008 6:24 pm)
Is Beaumont school still open down by Richmond?
Sounds like these two punks should have already been there. Also, parents are responsibl for for JD's till they are 18 rears old. What gives?
Kids were probably sneaking out of the house
(posted by
Redgirl
, June 4, 2008 4:32 pm)
while mom & dad thought they were sleeping. Happened to us. We were amazed that our 15 y/o was able to sneak out of the house without us or the dog being aware. It can happen in ANY house with teens, so just beware all you moms and dads.
Isn't Saturday a weekend?
(posted by
Soilman
, June 4, 2008 3:49 pm)
I'm not looking to cut any slack for these parents, but isn't a Saturday night/early Sunday morning a weekend? Several posters seem to think this occurred on a school night. No 12 YO or 13 YO has any business being out that late by themselves no matter what day of the week it is. It's time for the parents to start parenting.
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