Two Boston youngsters are making headlines, but for all the wrong reasons. The duo, both juveniles, are now in hot water after police say they smashed their way into a tobacco store in Quincy with stolen cars at their disposal. On November 4, the heist ended with their arrest and a slew of felony charges, as reported by NBC Boston.
The break-in occurred bright and early, just before the rooster crowed at 6:30 a.m., at VK Smoke Shop on Cottage Avenue, Quincy Square. The amount of merchandise these kids made off with is still undisclosed. The real kicker: The vehicles used in the crime, reported stolen from Randolph and East Boston, were essentially part of their tool kit, NBC Boston states.
Fortunately, due to the prompt response of Quincy police and their collaborative efforts with the Northeastern University Police Department and the Randolph Police Department, one of the stolen cars was recovered. The male and female suspects were arrested in Boston on the very day of the alleged incident. The charges against the youths include breaking and entering in the daytime with the intent to commit a felony, felony vandalism of real property, and larceny from a building, according to the The Quincy Sun.
Expressions of gratitude for the cross-departmental teamwork that led to the arrests were shared by Quincy Police Chief Mark Kennedy. "I have every confidence that this type of interagency cooperation will lead to further arrests in this case," Kennedy told The Quincy Sun. The Quincy Police Department is keeping the investigation live, urging anyone with relevant information to step forward.
Both juveniles faced their day in court, being arraigned in the Quincy District Court Juvenile Session. While the community heaves a sigh of relief with these arrests, the stark reminder of youth crime lingers in the air. For those looking to help piece together the remainder of this puzzle, they are encouraged to contact Quincy Police's Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
