A teenager was taken into custody in Montgomery County following a pursuit in a vehicle reported stolen. Following his apprehension, officials discovered that he intended to pilfer additional items.
On June 11, deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office were alerted to a grey 2017 Kia Soul heading northbound on I-45. A vehicle reported stolen in Irving, Texas, has come to light.
In a dramatic turn of events, deputies initiated a traffic stop on a Kia, only for the driver to speed away, igniting a brief chase.
The driver finally regained composure, bringing the vehicle to a halt in the Willis area, where authorities detained the three passengers inside.
Seventeen-year-old Jamarian Hawkins has been taken into custody following allegations of unauthorised vehicle use, evading law enforcement, and possession of illegal substances.
Authorities have confirmed that the two additional teenagers in the vehicle were reported as runaways from the Irving region. The individuals were transported to the Montgomery County Juvenile Detention Facility.
In a surprising turn of events, additional enquiries indicated that the teenagers were probably scheming to pilfer more Kias. Authorities indicated that the individuals arrived in Montgomery County with plans to target additional Kia vehicles for theft. Authorities indicated that these findings could result in more suspects and potential charges.
Kia vehicles are increasingly becoming prime targets for theft, especially among teenagers and young adults, fueled by social media trends and viral videos demonstrating break-in techniques.
In a striking turn of events, a group of teenagers from the Milwaukee region gained widespread attention on TikTok for their audacious acts of stealing Kia and Hyundai cars, adopting the moniker “Kia Boys.”
