The Mascotte Police Department made two arrests regarding a series of vehicle burglaries and thefts in the Knight Lake Estates subdivision in November

A 13-year-old suspect had already been charged with burglary and unlawful use of another’s personal information. 

 On Jan. 9, the department made a second arrest, apprehending a 14-year-old suspect also involved in the vehicle burglaries. This individual faces additional charges of grand theft of a motor vehicle and resisting an officer without violence. 

Residents are reminded to secure their property and report any suspicious activity. 

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Pennington began writing for Leesburg-News.com in 2023 before graduating from the University of Florida in 2024 with a bachelor's degree in journalism. A lifelong Florida resident, her experiences on the...