Delaware boy, 12, charged in three car thefts after police chase, officials say

Police in Delaware have arrested three juveniles in connection with a stolen car, including a 12-year-old boy they believe is connected to two other incidents.

On Tuesday, police in Elsmere, Delaware received a report of a vehicle theft. Officers later located the vehicle in New Castle. 

When officers attempted to make contact the occupants, the driver fled. After a brief pursuit, three juvenile suspects were arrested. 

Two of the suspects were just 12-years-old, and a third was 13. 

Following the arrests, investigators determined one of the 12-year-olds was connected to two other vehicle thefts. 

The boy was charged with resisting arrest, conspiracy, reckless driving, and three counts of theft of a motor vehicle. He was taken to the New Castle County Detention Center on $50,000 secured bond.

The other juveniles were also charged with theft of a motor vehicle, conspiracy, and resisting arrest. 

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