PADUCAH, Ky. -- Four people face charges after police say they broke into vehicles and stole items.
The Paducah Police Department stated on Friday morning an 18-year-old, along with three juveniles, face multiple charges after police suspect them of entering unlocked vehicles and stealing items.
Police in Paducah received calls last week about vehicles being broken into in their community. Officers investigated and suspect a group of people were working together with each other in taking the items from the vehicles.
On July 18, at around 5 a.m., police said officers saw a vehicle speeding from an apartment complex along County Park Road. Police believe those inside the vehicle were the ones suspected of the thefts in the vehicles.
The investigation continued and the four people were taken to the McCracken County Juvenile Detention Facility, with the exception of the 18-year-old who was taken to the McCracken County Jail.
The charges are as follows...
Male 17-year-old faces...
- Engaging In Organized Crime,
- Six counts of Theft Under $500
- Possession of Marijuana
- Reckless Driving
- Disregarding A Stop Sign
Male 17-year-old faces...
- Engaging In Organized Crime,
- Six counts of Theft of Contents from a Vehicle
Male 17-year-old faces...
- Engaging In Organized Crime
- Theft of a Firearm
- Possession of a Handgun by a Minor
- Six counts of Theft of Contents from a Vehicle
Xavier Hodges, 18 of Paducah faces...
- Engaging In Organized Crime
- Three counts of Unlawful Transaction With A Minor 2nd Degree
- Six counts of Theft Of Contents From A Vehicle
- Giving An Officer False Identifying Information
The investigation is ongoing and more charges are expected, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Paducah Police Department at 270-444-8550.
