Deputies arrived at the scene shortly after and determined the minors had forced entry into the home, causing an estimated $12,000 in damage.
POLK COUNTY, Texas — Several children were arrested in connection to a string of burglaries in Polk County.
According to Polk County Sheriff’s Office, patrol deputies responded to a report of criminal mischief on Lakeview Drive South near FM 1988 on Dec. 20, 2024. The call was made by a concerned resident who witnessed three children leaving a residence that was being used as a weekend home carrying items from the house.
The caller followed the suspects and notified the minors’ parents of the activity. Deputies arrived at the scene shortly after and determined the children had forced entry into the home, causing an estimated $12,000 in damage and multiple items stolen from the home.
A further investigation revealed the children had been involved in additional burglaries in the neighborhood the previous night.
The deputy was able to recover the stolen items, including the ones connected to other burglaries in the neighborhood. Four children were arrested and charged with burglary of a habitation and engaging in organized criminal activity, both of which are felony offenses.
“The Polk County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of our communities, and we commend the quick-thinking actions of the citizen that contributed to the successful resolution of this case,” Polk County Sheriff Byron Lyons said in a press release Friday.
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