- April 25, 2024
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The following is adapted from a release from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office:
Three Teens Burglarize Vehicle and Sell the Stolen Goods
Flagler County Sheriff’s deputies have charged three Palm Coast teenagers with burglary of a vehicle, grand theft and dealing in stolen property after the teens attempted to sell the stolen goods.
June 9, deputies charged Joshua Clark, 16, of 84 Forest Grove Drive; Mark Skaggs Jr., 17, of 9 Lindburg Lane; and Joseph Salce, 17, 50A Bunkerview Drive, in connection with the May 26 break-in of a vehicle on Fernon Lane. Deputies said a black iPod was stolen from the parked vehicle around 10 p.m.
According to deputies, two of the teens entered the vehicle while a third teen stood as the lookout. The three then took the iPod to another teen’s house, where Clark offered to sell the item for $50. The other teen offered to swap a leather protective cover for the iPod, not knowing it was stolen.
After the swap was completed, the teen then posted the iPod for sale on Craigslist. At that time, the victim noticed the ad and contacted law enforcement about his vehicle being burglarized.
Deputies responded to the teen’s ad and were informed of the swap. The three teens were questioned, with charges filed against Clark and Skaggs for grand theft, burglary of a conveyance and dealing in stolen property. Salce was charged with grand theft and burglary of a conveyance.
All three were released to their parents. The iPod was returned to the victim.
“Vehicle burglaries are largely a crime of opportunity. Anyone can take the preventive measures of removing all valuables from sight and securing their vehicles wherever they are parked,” said Sheriff Donald W. Fleming.
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