WATCH: Two 14-year-olds in alleged stolen Dodge Charger caught in highway traffic
Two 14-year-old boys who allegedly stole a Dodge Charger found themselves cornered when they became stuck in heavy highway traffic.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) stated that on October 27 at around 10:10 p.m. deputies were searching for a Dodge that was stolen earlier that day.
According to the report, an HCSO Aviation Section located the two teens driving south on Veterans Expressway and watched it continue westbound on I-275.
Deputies watched the stolen car head straight into highway traffic and took the opportunity to apprehend the two teens.
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One boy has been accused of Grand Theft of a Motor Vehicle and Burglary of an Unoccupied Conveyance, while the other has been accused of trespassing in an unoccupied structure or conveying a conveyance.
“Let this be a clear message: we will not tolerate theft in our community. If you steal, we will track you down and hold you accountable,” said Sheriff Chronister.
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