CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A 14-year-old boy who was previously given “many second chances” after being arrested multiple times is suspected of wreaking havoc on the community with dozens of recent crimes, and Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb said he is the one. bored.

The Cleveland Police Department said the 14-year-old boy suspected of committing a felony robbery on Halloween was arrested Nov. 11 by officers from the third and second precincts.

Cleveland Police Department Public Information Officer Sgt. Wilfredo Diaz.

When officers tried to stop the stolen car, the driver refused and gave chase to the officers, according to Diaz.

The car was later found unoccupied in a parking lot on Kenmore Boulevard and the suspects were believed to be at a nearby home, Diaz said.

Detectives obtained permission to enter the home and found the 14-year-old suspect with a boy ages 13 and 17, Diaz said.

Diaz stated that all three young people were detained without incident and two firearms were seized at the scene.

Diaz said the preliminary investigation suggested the 14-year-old was “suspected of involvement in dozens of crimes.”

• grand theft of motor vehicles
• motor vehicle trespass (breaking into a vehicle)
• aggravated robberies

According to Diaz, the same young man had been arrested many times before for similar crimes.

Diaz said all crimes are being investigated and charges are coming soon.

The 14-year-old is also believed to be responsible for other incidents, Diaz said. The Cleveland Police Department is warning anyone who has video of the carjackings that occurred from the east side of downtown to East 55th Street between October 1 and November. 12 to email [email protected].

Videos must include a previously filed police report number.

Diaz said that the 14-year-old boy, who was arrested for aggravated robbery on October 31, is also facing new charges regarding the November 11 incident, and continued his words as follows:

• receiving stolen goods
• carrying a concealed weapon
• blockage
• running and running

Two other teens arrested on Nov. 11 also face their own charges, according to Diaz.

Diaz stated that the 13-year-old boy was previously wanted for aggravated assault.

Diaz said he is now also charged with the following crimes in connection with the November 11 incident:

• blockage
• not comply
• weapons violations

The 17-year-old was also arrested in connection with the aggravated robbery on Halloween, according to Diaz.

“This successful operation underscores the effective collaboration between the Cleveland Police Second Precinct Violent Crime Reduction Team, Cleveland Police K9 Unit, Third Precinct patrol and detectives and contributes significantly to efforts to reduce motor vehicle crime in the downtown area,” Diaz said.

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