Teens charged with auto burglary, consistent with the KIA Boys theft methods

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)– Chattanooga Police were notified of suspicious activity early Sunday morning.

At 2:11 a.m., police responded to 863 Canal Street and spoke with a witness.

The witness told police that two juveniles had been observed pulling on door handles and making entry to one vehicle.

A white Kia sustained damage that was consistent with the KIA Boys theft methods.

After obtaining detailed descriptions of both parties, police were able to locate them in a nearby parking lot.

Further investigation of both parties connected them to the auto burglary.

They were also found in possession of firearms and marijuana.

Both teens were charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, burglary of an auto, and resisting arrest.