CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — A teen who allegedly stole a automotive was later tracked down by a Ok-9 officer, Clayton County police say.
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On Tuesday, Clayton County deputies obtained a FLOCK notification in reference to a stolen silver Hyundai Sonata within the space of Flint River Highway and Thomas Highway.
In line with authorities, responding officers noticed the automotive flip into an condo advanced within the 700 block of Pointe South Parkway in Jonesboro.
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The driving force of the automotive, recognized solely as a 14-year-old boy, hit a curb, jumped out of the automotive and sped away.
Whereas Sgt. Buice and Ok-9 Garon have been trying to find the suspect, they discovered a shoe that belonged to the teenager. Officers reportedly tracked the shoe to the again door of the suspect’s condo. Ok-9 Garon continued to return to the identical condo a number of instances as he tracked down the suspect.
Authorities say the teenager even modified his garments in an try and additional allude to officers.
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The 14-year-old was finally caught and arrested. He faces expenses of housebreaking by receiving stolen property, obstruction of legislation enforcement, reckless driving and curfew violation. For the reason that teenager is a minor, officers is not going to launch his identify or picture of him.
A passenger was additionally within the automotive on the time of the incident. Decari Duffy, 18, was arrested after he tried to flee. He’s charged with theft by receiving stolen property.
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