Teenager Arrested for Third Time in Connection With Pontiac, Waterford Area Thefts
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested for the third time in two years in connection with a string of vehicle thefts and business break-ins in Pontiac and Waterford Township. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office Auto Theft Task Force investigated multiple…
Detroit, MI, September 22, 2026 —
A 13-year-old male has been taken into custody for the third time in two years, allegedly linked to a series of vehicle thefts and break-ins impacting Pontiac and Waterford Township. The arrests are part of an ongoing investigation by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Auto Theft Task Force.
The task force has been investigating multiple incidents that include the theft of vehicles and attempted auto thefts targeting local businesses within the Pontiac and Waterford Township areas. The recent apprehension marks the third instance within a two-year period where the same juvenile has been arrested in connection with such offenses.
Details regarding the specific dates of the incidents or the precise nature of the break-ins were not immediately available. The extent of the property stolen or the total number of businesses affected by the alleged criminal activity has also not been fully disclosed. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Auto Theft Task Force continues its work to address vehicle-related crimes in the region.
Information regarding the specific charges filed against the 13-year-old, the outcomes of previous arrests, or what actions, if any, were taken following the prior arrests were not provided. The summary indicates that the investigation into the string of offenses remains active.
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