UPDATE: Four teenage boys from Grand Forks, aged 13 and 14, have been arrested for their involvement in a spree of car thefts, according to officials. The incidents have sent shockwaves through the local community as police continue their investigation into a series of auto thefts targeting parked cars.
At around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 1958, two 13-year-old boys voluntarily turned themselves in at the Grand Forks police station. This move comes as part of an ongoing investigation into the theft of multiple vehicles, with authorities having previously implicated a total of thirteen boys in these criminal activities.
Juvenile Officer Duane Johnson reported that the boys confessed to stealing at least four cars since Monday night. Typically, the young thieves would take vehicles with keys left inside, joyride for approximately 15 minutes, and then abandon the cars.
In a related incident, two additional boys—one aged 13 and the other 14—were taken into custody after upsetting a stolen vehicle about 10 miles east of East Grand Forks. Following an alarming report from local resident Jack St. Lawrence, who stated that his 1956 model car was stolen from the area near the Jerome Dunlevy Ready-Mix Plant, authorities were prompted to act swiftly.
The boys had been previously released into their parents’ custody while awaiting juvenile court proceedings. However, their recent actions have raised serious concerns among parents and community members alike.
The situation escalated when a school bus driver reported seeing a car veer off the road and overturn. Witnesses described seeing two youths fleeing the wreckage on foot, prompting immediate action from St. Lawrence and several local farmers who helped track down the suspects.
As the investigation continues, local authorities urge residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. The community is left wondering how such young individuals could engage in such reckless behavior and what measures will be taken to prevent further incidents.
NEXT STEPS: Authorities are expected to provide further updates as they piece together the full scope of the boys’ activities and determine the legal repercussions they will face. Community discussions are likely to focus on youth engagement and prevention strategies in the wake of these alarming events.
Stay tuned for the latest developments in this story that has captivated and concerned the Grand Forks area.
