Teenagers Released After Vehicle Burglary Investigation Arrested Again for Another Burglary

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Gwangju Northern Police Station announced on the 16th that they have arrested and are investigating seven teenagers, including A (14), who habitually broke into parked vehicles.

They are suspected of stealing valuables worth about 2.8 million won from a vehicle parked in an apartment complex in Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, at around 4:30 a.m. on the 27th of last month.

According to the investigation, these individuals committed the crimes to cover living expenses, targeting only vehicles that were parked with unlocked doors. Since last month, they have stolen valuables worth approximately 12 million won over a total of 15 incidents.

Some of them were previously caught for the same crime, investigated, and released, but continued to commit these offenses.

The police plan to further investigate their additional crimes and intend to request arrest warrants for two individuals who repeatedly committed these habitual offenses.

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