PEORIA, Ill. — A 16-year-old male has been arrested by Peoria Police for his involvement in various incidents throughout the area.
The juvenile was seen just before 10:45 a.m. Wednesday in the 2700 block of W. Montana walking towards a previously reported stolen vehicle.
Upon seeing police, the juvenile attempted to walk away but was detained, according to Public Information Officer Amy Dotson.
Police then found the key to the stolen vehicle was in possession by the 16-year-old, as well as a large amount of cash and ammunition.
He was transported to the Peoria Police Department Criminal Investigations Division for interview purposes and subsequently arrested for the following related to this incident: Obstructing/Resisting Police, Obstructing Identification, Unlawful Use of a Weapon – Ammo, and a Peoria County Warrant for Contempt of Court.
Additionally, the 16 year old was arrested for his involvement in the following incidents:
• Business Burglary (Rocky’s Market, 1500 NE Jefferson) 4/13/21, 5:42 am
• Business Burglary (Casey’s, 6203 N Big Hollow) 4/12/21, 1:15 am
• Business Burglary (JB Hawks, 3723 N Sterling), 4/12/21, 12:59 am
• Business Burglary (Huck’s, 7225 N Allen), 4/12/21, 12:43 am
• Possession of Stolen Property (6400 blk N Robinhood), 4/11/21, 8:51 am
• Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle (3900 blk N Walround), 4/11/21, 7:30 am
Due to the suspect being a juvenile, no more information will be released regarding his identity.
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