PEORIA (25News Now) – Two 14-year-old boys were arrested in connection with the burglaries of a vape shop and a tobacco store.
Peoria Police said both teens were arrested on preliminary charges of business burglary and criminal damage to property, attempted burglary and criminal damage to property, and possession of a stolen vehicle. One teen was also arrested on an active warrant.
Around 3:40 a.m. Tuesday, officers responded to a business alarm at Vape Time on West Main Street and found damage to the business’s front door, including broken glass.
Police determined that no one entered the business.
About 25 minutes later, officers were called to Bazzar Tobacco in the 3300 block of North Sterling Avenue and found the front door shattered and that entry had been made.
During the investigation, two juvenile boys were determined to be involved and were found at a home in the 1200 block of West John Gwynn.
One juvenile fled before being apprehended. Both were taken to the juvenile detention center.
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