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2 teens arrested after breaking into several cars

Posted at 5:35 AM, Apr 15, 2017
and last updated 2017-04-15 05:35:30-04

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says two teenagers were arrested early Saturday for breaking into nine cars in an apartment complex parking lot.

Officers say it happened at the Candlewyck Apartments shortly before 2 a.m. An alert neighbor saw the two teens checking door handles and called police.

One of the teens admitted to breaking into several cars, according to police

All of the vehicles broken into were unlocked, police say, and the stolen property was recovered from both suspects.

A 17-year-old male suspect is now facing charges for possession of marijuana and larceny from motor vehicle. A 15-year-old suspect is also facing charges for larceny from a motor vehicle.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100