2 teens arrested in connection with Carbondale car burglaries | Crime

CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) - Two Carbondale teens were arrested Saturday, October 20 in relation to a car burglary on the 400 block of South Wall Street.

Gregory G. Newell, 19, and Austin A. Wilson, 19, were charged with burglary to a motor vehicle. They were taken to the Jackson County Jail. Police say the investigation is ongoing.

According to Carbondale Police, the responded to South Wall Street to a report of a motor vehicle burglary in progress. When they arrived, they say they learned the suspects were seen entering a vehicle and stealing property at 6:15 p.m. on Saturday.

Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Police Department at 618-457-3200 or Crime Stoppers at 618-549-COPS (2677). Anonymous tips may also be made by selecting the “Crime Stoppers” tab on the Police Department website.

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