San Marcos car break-ins leads to 3 arrests; suspects were 12-13 years old

Published May 12, 2025 2:17 PM CDT

Three young suspects were arrested after they were seen breaking into cars in San Marcos, police said.

San Marcos police said the suspects were 12–13 years old.

The backstory:

Police said on May 10, around 9:30 p.m., officers responded to multiple reports of suspicious activity at The Village on Telluride.

When officers arrived, they found three juveniles, ages 12-13, breaking into cars.

One suspect was caught with a gun after jumping a fence. The other two ran away, but were later arrested.

All three are facing serious charges that include: burglary of a vehicle, unlawful carry of a weapon, organized criminal activity, and evading arrest.

The Source: Information from the San Marcos Police Department

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