Auburn Police trailed two teenagers by following blood from one of the suspects' hands Sunday, Oct. 7, catching the pair they believe to be responsible for several car burglaries over the weekend.
Police went to Woodfield Drive responding to a 15-year-old with a cut hand Sunday at 4:36 p.m., Auburn Police Capt. Tom Stofer said.
The blood led to a 2008 Ford F-150 pickup truck that had been reported stolen early Sunday morning.
The owner said the vehicle was parked at his home on Summertrees Drive. Other burglaries in the area included addresses on Brookside Drive, East Veterans Boulevard, Camellia Drive and Summertrees Drive.
\0x10These included four home burglaries and several additional car burglaries.
\0x10The two juveniles, ages 15 and 17, are not being identified by the police.
They are being charged with first-degree theft of property, and police say more charges related to the other burglaries are likely to be brought as the investigation continues.
According to Auburn Police, the items recovered were a handgun and numerous electronic items, including laptops, iPods and cell phones.
\0x10The pair was taken to the Lee County Youth Development Center, where they are currently awaiting the possible further charges.
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