Crime & Safety

Lowell Teen Arrested For Stealing Car From Fox Run Drive

The following information is provided by the Tewksbury Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.


Tewksbury Police responded to reports of a stolen vehicle from a Fox Run Drive residence early Tuesday morning, resulting in the arrest of a 16-year-old Lowell resident on multiple charges including receiving a stolen vehicle. 

The 16-year-old Lowell resident was arrested on charges of receiving a stolen motor vehicle, failure to stop for police, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, marked lanes violation and speeding.

Tewksbury Officers made the arrest at approximately 12:45 a.m. after responding to the area of Fox Run Drive for a suspicious individual possibly breaking into cars. 

Upon arrival, officers observed a gray Honda Accord speeding away from the area and attempted to stop this vehicle. 

While attempting to stop this vehicle, Tewksbury Police contacted the owner of the vehicle and confirmed that his Honda had just been stolen from his driveway.  

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Tewksbury officers continued the pursuit into Lowell where the suspect allegedly abandoned the vehicle on Barrington Street, with the suspect then leading officers from Tewksbury, Lowell and the State Police on a foot chase through the Moore Street area before being apprehended on Carter Street.  

The suspect was then transported back to the Tewksbury Police Station where he was booked and advised of his rights before being released to his parents. 

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The Tewksbury Police Department urges any citizens who suspect criminal activity to call the Dispatch Center at 978-851-7373.  If you wish to remain anonymous please call the Tip Line at 978-851-0175 or send an email to tewks_detectives@tewksbury-ma.gov.

 


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