WYOMING, Mich. (WOOD) — Six teenagers arrested in Wyoming Wednesday are believed to be involved in several thefts, including of guns, cars and credit cards, and police chases, deputies say.
The Kent County Sheriff’s Office says the arrests happened after a stolen Jeep was spotted at a hotel on Clyde Park Avenue SW north of 60th Street. Officers approached as five suspects came out of the hotel and went toward the Jeep. The five ran away but were soon arrested. When investigators searched the suspects’ hotel room, they found one more suspect. The suspects include five boys and a girl ranging in age from 15 to 17.
Deputies say two stolen guns were also found: one in the room and one in the Jeep.
The sheriff’s office said it thinks the teens are responsible for stealing several cars and thefts from fitness centers. Detectives also think the suspects were involved in one of two chases that happened in metro Grand Rapids early Tuesday.
Investigators are seeking 16 criminal charges, though a Thursday release did not list them. It was unclear whether the suspects would be charged as juveniles or adults.
The Kent County Sheriff’s Office said it was also working with other agencies to see if the teens may have been responsible for more crimes.
