BREAKING: Four local boys, ages 13 and 14, have been arrested in Grand Forks following a shocking series of car thefts and joyriding incidents. The arrests occurred last night, November 12, 1958, when two 13-year-old boys turned themselves in at the Grand Forks police station around 8:30 p.m.. This urgent situation has raised concerns among parents and law enforcement alike.
Authorities report that these boys are among a group of 13 juveniles implicated in a spree of car thefts over the past week. Duane Johnson, a juvenile officer, confirmed that the boys confessed to taking at least four cars since Monday night, often with keys left inside. They drove the stolen vehicles for approximately 15 minutes before abandoning them.
The alarming trend escalated when two additional boys, ages 13 and 14, were apprehended after they flipped a stolen car approximately 10 miles east of East Grand Forks. Eyewitness accounts indicate that these boys were spotted fleeing the wreckage of the overturned car, prompting a swift response from local authorities.
On the same day, Jack St. Lawrence, a local resident, reported his 1956 model car stolen near the Jerome Dunlevy Ready-Mix Plant. Just half an hour later, the bus driver witnessed the stolen vehicle leave the road before it overturned. St. Lawrence, alerted by police, coordinated with farmers in the area to track down the fleeing youths.
This distressing incident highlights growing concerns about youth delinquency in the region. Authorities are now focusing on prevention strategies to deter similar incidents in the future. Parents are advised to be vigilant about their children’s activities and the security of their vehicles.
The boys involved have been released to their parents’ custody as they await proceedings in Juvenile Court. As this developing story unfolds, local officials stress the importance of community awareness to prevent further thefts.
Stay tuned for more updates on this serious situation as it continues to evolve.
