GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Grand Junction police arrested two juveniles following an early-morning report of suspected theft activity in the 3000 block of Oakwood Drive on October 7.
Officers responded around 2:20 a.m. Police said masked juveniles fled from a resident and later from responding officers. Mesa County sheriff’s deputies assisted.
Police said officers found debit cards that did not belong to the juveniles. The suspects, ages 14 and 15, were taken to Grand Mesa Youth Services Center.
The department reported allegations involving possession of a financial transaction device, obstruction, trespass and theft. One juvenile also faced an underage marijuana-possession allegation.
The investigation remains ongoing. The allegations have not been proven in court, and both juveniles are presumed innocent. WesternSlopeLive is not identifying the minors.
Source: Grand Junction Police Department release.
Photo/graphic courtesy of Grand Junction Police Department. This story is based on the agency’s announcement.
