Two Marshall County teen-agers were charged after police responded to a report of two people breaking into vehicles early today.
Officers responded at 2:06 a.m. to the area of Clay and North 30th streets after a caller reported seeing the two people breaking into the vehicles. Officers said a young man, identified as Joshua Thebeau, walk out of a dumpster enclosure near the intersection. A 17-year-old was found in the enclosure, as well.
The pair admitted breaking into several vehicles. Thebeau admitted taking a jacket from an SUV, and the 17-year-old was found to be in possession of a small bottle of whiskey and a pill bottle containing a muscle relaxer. Also recovered was a range bag containing ammunition and 9mm magazines.
Thebeau was arrested and booked into McCracken County Regional Jail. The 17-year-old was cited and released to his father.
Paducah police would like to remind citizens to lock their vehicles and remove or hide guns and other valuables.
Suspect(s): Joshua Donald Thebeau, 18, of Benton, arrested on charges of theft of a legend drug and theft of contents from a vehicle (less than $500)
Juvenile – Age 17, cited on charges of theft of contents from a vehicle (less than $500), possession of alcohol by a person less than 18, curfew violation and theft of a legend drug