Juvenile suspect arrested in a number of Palm Bay vehicle burglaries

A juvenile suspect believed to be involved in a series of vehicle burglaries was arrested Wednesday night after a swift response by law enforcement, according to the Palm Bay Police Department.

What we know:

Sgt. Fooks, heading to his night shift, spotted a female juvenile riding a bicycle near DeGroodt Road SW and Westside Elementary School. 

Recognizing her from surveillance footage tied to burglaries committed the previous night, he conducted a traffic stop.

The juvenile, wearing clothing matching the clothes in the footage, initially complied but then fled on foot, according to officials. 

The suspect ran through a canal and nearby backyards in the Gaspar Street SW area.

After a brief chase, Sgt. Fooks and responding officers apprehended the suspect.

What they're saying:

The Palm Bay Police Department reminded residents to take precautions to prevent vehicle burglaries. "Locking your vehicle doors is a simple yet effective step to safeguard your belongings," the department said in a statement.

No further details were immediately available as the investigation remains ongoing.

The Source: The information in this article comes from the Palm Bay Police Department.

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