Two young boys, aged 12 and 15, were involved in a carjacking incident in northwest Baltimore on Saturday night, according to reports from local authorities. The Baltimore Police Department responded to an armed robbery report around 11:05 p.m. in the 3400 block of Piedmont Avenue. Assisted by Regional Auto Theft Task Force officers and aerial support from the city and Baltimore County police helicopters, the police were able to locate the stolen vehicle and apprehend the fleeing suspects quickly, as reported by WBAL-TV.
The two juveniles were subsequently transported to the Juvenile Justice Center. Despite the 15-year-old's history of six prior arrests, including charges for a handgun violation, assault, and stolen auto, both boys were released on monitoring, according to the officials. FOX Baltimore detailed that the 15-year-old male suspect's prior encounters with law enforcement did not heavily impact the decision to release them on monitoring.
There is ongoing concern about the possibility of similar incidents involving minors in the city. Police have urged the public to stay alert and report any suspicious activity, particularly in light of the rising involvement of youth in auto thefts and other serious offenses.
