Two minors were arrested in connection with a stolen car found in Waterbury last week, including one who allegedly ditched a gun while being chased by police.
The vehicle was spotted on Aug. 28 at 4:16 p.m. when members of the Waterbury Police Department’s Auto Theft Task Force were patrolling the 1900 block of North Main Street, according to police.
Police noticed that the license plate on a 2016 Honda Accord had been stolen from somewhere in the city before finding that the vehicle had been reported stolen in New York, police said. Officers then approached two juveniles, ages 17 and 15, who were believed to be connected to the Accord, according to police.
The 15-year-old allegedly took off on foot while the other teen remained at the scene, police said. During a brief foot pursuit, the teen allegedly ditched a Kel-Tec FP9 firearm before being apprehended, according to police.
Both Waterbury teens were arrested.
The 17-year-old faces charges of theft of a motor vehicle, second-degree criminal trover, theft/illegal possession of number plate and misuse of registration plates.
The 15-year-old has been charged with theft of a motor vehicle, second-degree criminal trover, theft of a firearm, carrying a pistol without a permit, illegal transfer/sale of a firearm and interfering with an officer.
“The Waterbury Police Department remains committed to addressing auto theft-related crimes and ensuring the safety of our community,” the department wrote in a statement.
Anyone with information about stolen vehicles or suspicious activity is asked by police to call the Waterbury Police Department at 203-574-6941 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at 203-755-1234.
