Four juveniles arrested following investigation into car thefts

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- Four juveniles were arrested as part of a month-long investigation into an increase in the number of vehicle thefts, theft from vehicles and criminal mischief complaints, according to Michigan City Police.

As part of the investigation, police served two search warrants on August 16 and seized several items of evidence in this case.

The investigation led to the arrest of four juveniles, who are facing a range of charges including theft of a firearm, theft, criminal gang activity, assisting a criminal, child in possession of a firearm, intimidation, theft, unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle and criminal mischief.

• Juvenile 1 - 9-Felony charges and 13-misdemeanors
• Juvenile 2 - 9-Felony charges and 10-misdemeanors
• Juvenile 3 - 9-Felony charges and 12-misdemeanors
• Juvenile 4 - 4-Felony charges

These investigations are still ongoing and if you feel that you may have been victim of a similar incident, we encourage you to contact Detective Mark Galetti at 219-874-3221 Ext. 1088.