MOUNTLAKE TERRACE — Four teenagers were arrested early Sunday after allegedly breaking into a Mountlake Terrace convenience store.
The burglary occurred around 2:40 a.m. in the 4800 block of 212th Street SW, Mountlake Terrace police Sgt. Doug Hansen said.
A neighbor heard noises and called 911, he said.
When officers arrived, the boys fled. A police dog caught one boy, another gave himself up and two more escaped but later turned themselves in, Hansen said. The boys were between the ages of 16 and 17; one was from Brier and three were from Bothell.
The teens had purchased gloves and bags, apparently tools for the break-in. They were hoping to steal food and cigarettes, Hansen said.
All the boys were arrested for investigation of burglary. Because of a lack of criminal histories, the boys were released to their parents. The Snohomish County prosecutor’s office will determine charges.
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