Hennepin County · 11/8/2026
12-YEAR-OLD AND 17-YEAR-OLD APPREHENDED AFTER STOLEN VEHICLE PURSUIT IN NORTH MINNEAPOLIS
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA — Two juveniles, ages 12 and 17, were taken into custody after Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office deputies located a stolen vehicle in north Minneapolis and its occupants attempted to flee.
According to the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, deputies spotted an occupied stolen vehicle near the intersection of Dowling Avenue North and Penn Avenue North at approximately 9:20 p.m. The vehicle drove away from deputies, who later located it again and deployed stop sticks to bring it to a stop.
After the vehicle stopped, its occupants fled on foot. Deputies established a perimeter around the area and began searching for those involved. During the search, deputies located two juveniles and took them into custody.
The 17-year-old was transported to the Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center, while the 12-year-old was released into the custody of a parent.
Authorities have not released additional information about the juveniles, including whether either will face criminal charges. The sheriff’s office also did not provide further details about the stolen vehicle or the circumstances surrounding its theft.
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