MEMPHIS, Tenn — Two young people were arrested by Shelby County authorities after they said 22 cars were broken into in one night.
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) said that this took place in the area of the Lakeland Town Square apartments on Friday, March 15. A 16-year-old and an 18-year-old were identified by authorities as the suspects after they were found occupying a stolen vehicle, according to the SCSO.
Jevon Jones is the 18-year-old the SCSO said was charged with 15 counts of burglary of a motor vehicle, theft of property between $10,000 and $60,000 and possession of burglary tools.
The 16-year-old involved was charged with theft of property between $10,000 and $60,000, according to the SCSO.
A 15-year-old person was present in the vehicle during the arrest and was transported on an active warrant out of Millington that was related to a stolen vehicle, according to the SCSO.
This is an ongoing investigation, according to the SCSO.
Taking a look at Mid-South crime after Memphis' homicide record breaks
Toward the end of November 2023, it was reported that there had been 352 homicides and over 14,000 stolen cars in Memphis, Tennessee.
As crime proves to be a continued challenge for the city and surrounding areas, how to reduce the pain that it has caused communities remains on the minds of civilians, politicians and changemakers.
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