Selma Police Quickly Round Up Juveniles Linked To Car Break-Ins

SELMA, N.C. — A series of overnight vehicle break-ins in Selma ended with four juveniles in custody after officers quickly responded to reports of the crimes early Sunday morning.

Selma Police Chief Justin Vause said officers were dispatched after multiple vehicle break-ins were reported on Webb Street, Lizzie Street, Raiford Street, Walnut Street and River Road.

Responding officers located several juveniles in the area. Four juveniles, all 14 – 15 years old, were taken into custody, and juvenile petitions were obtained charging them in connection with the investigation.

Police said miscellaneous items were stolen from several vehicles.

“I am proud of our officers for their swift response and hard work in addressing these vehicle break-ins,” Chief J. Vause said. “I also want to remind residents to make locking their vehicles part of their daily routine. A locked vehicle and the removal of valuables can go a long way in preventing crimes of opportunity.”

Vause urged anyone who discovered their vehicle had been entered over the weekend but has not yet reported it to contact the Selma Police Department.

The investigation remains ongoing, and Chief Vause said additional charges are possible as detectives work to determine whether the juveniles may be connected to other cases.