CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Two juveniles have been charged in a string of vehicle burglaries that occurred during the week of Feb. 12, 2018 in Clarksville neighborhoods.
The seven vehicle burglaries were reported in the areas of Canvasback Dr., Tana Way, and Sunbelt Dr.
The juveniles, 16 and 17 years old, told police they traveled from neighborhood to neighborhood on foot in the early morning hours checking for unlocked vehicles. The teens said they were not looking for anything in particular to take.
One vehicle was stolen after the teens found keys inside the unlocked car. They used the car to travel to other neighborhoods to break into more vehicles.
Police said the stolen vehicle has been recovered.
Based on information gathered during the investigation, there were other vehicles rummaged through, but there wasn’t a police report filed.
The teen were charged with the burglaries and sent home with their parents.
The investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be filed.