Deputies arrest 3, including 13-year-old, after allegedly fleeing in stolen vehicles
By Chloe Godding
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CLAY COUNTY, Missouri (KMBC) — A 13-year-old boy was allegedly caught behind the wheel of a stolen vehicle after speeding away from deputies in Clay County this week.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office said deputies observed two vehicles that had been reported stolen traveling in tandem on 210 Highway after 1 a.m. Monday.
Deputies attempted to stop the vehicles, but both fled.
The first vehicle traveled into Avondale, hitting a curb and then driving into a field. The driver and a passenger then ran away. One suspect surrendered, but another kept running. Sheriff’s office K-9 Argos quickly caught up to the suspect, who was then apprehended.
That suspect was taken to the hospital for minor bite wounds before being transported to the detention center.
The other stolen vehicle also fled toward Avondale, traveling onto 210 Highway and driving over several medians before the vehicle was disabled.
Deputies ordered the driver out of the car and discovered he was a 13-year-old boy. The young teen allegedly told deputies, “if people didn’t want their cars stolen, they should not leave them unlocked with the keys inside.”
The two adult suspects have been charged. Kayden Nolen, 21, and Kevante White, 21, were charged with resisting arrest and tampering with a motor vehicle.
The 13-year-old driver of the other car was turned over to the Clay County Juvenile Office, where he reportedly remained in custody as of Wednesday.
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