Teen girls arrested following Grand Island car theft

Two teens were arrested Wednesday following a vehicle theft in Grand Island.

August 4, 2022Updated: August 4, 2022
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. -- Two teens were arrested Wednesday following a vehicle theft in Grand Island.

According to Grand Island Police, officers spotted a stolen 2017 Chevrolet Camaro on South Locust and Schuff Streets just before 7:00 a.m. Police said the vehicle had been reported stolen hours earlier.

Authorities said a 16-year-old girl was driving the Camaro and reportedly admitted to stealing the car.

GIPD said an 18-year-old arrived on the scene a short time later and advised the girl to not cooperate with police.

According to officials, the 18-year-old was arrested for obstructing police and two juvenile detention orders. The juvenile was arrested for theft of a motor vehicle, valued at more than $5,000, and third-degree assault on an officer.

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