*CPD Arrests Two Juveniles for Burglarizing Police Vehicle and Motor
Vehicle Theft*
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. * –* The Chattanooga Police Department arrested two
juveniles for auto burglary and auto theft of a personal vehicle. During
the investigation, the juveniles were linked to recent auto burglaries of
police vehicles in Chattanooga and Soddy Daisy.
On February 2, 2025, at 1:30 a.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a motor
vehicle theft in the 5600 block of Sofias Circle. When the officer
arrived, they were informed that a 2019 Honda CRV was stolen from
the residence.
During the investigation, a CPD Auto Crimes Investigator observed a social
media video showing a suspect driving the stolen vehicle. The suspect was
identified as a 16-year-old male.
On February 3, the CPD Auto Crimes Unit conducted a search warrant at the
suspect's residence. Upon searching the residence, the CPD recovered a
rifle that was stolen from a Soddy Daisy Police Department vehicle and a
magazine that was stolen from a Chattanooga Police Department vehicle. The
police vehicles were targeted in recent auto burglaries in Soddy Daisy and
Chattanooga. A second suspect, a 13-year-old male, was identified while
executing the search warrant of the residence.
The Auto Crimes Investigator was able to obtain juvenile attachments
charging the juveniles with Auto Burglary, Theft, and Possession of a
Firearm. They were arrested and transported to the Hamilton County
Juvenile Detention Center.
This information is preliminary and is subject to change as the
investigation continues.
The charges and allegations referenced in this release are merely
accusations of criminal conduct and not evidence. A defendant is presumed
innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and
convicted through due process of law.
