Beaumont Police seeing alarming uptick in auto thefts, burglaries involving teenage suspects

BEAUMONT, Texas — Concern is growing among Beaumont Police and members of the Southeast Texas community amid an uptick in crimes involving teenager...

March 28, 2023
4:04 AM

BEAUMONT, Texas — Concern is growing among Beaumont Police and members of the Southeast Texas community amid an uptick in crimes involving teenagers. Police responded to the 3900 block of Lou Street Tuesday night after a car was stolen in the area. Investigators believe the car was stolen after the victim left it running in front of his home. An officer later found the car at Washington Boulevard and 4th Street. Police said the driver and passenger of the stolen vehicle were 14 years old.

Tiana Johnson