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Police arrest four in Jennings vehicle burglaries, theft

Posted at 9:05 AM, Apr 24, 2019
and last updated 2019-04-24 10:10:18-04

Jennings Police say that four suspects were arrested on Tuesday in connection with recent vehicle burglaries in the city.

According to a Facebook post by the department, three juveniles and an 18-year-old, identified as Dovontea Gloston, were arrested.

The suspects allegedly were found to be in possession of stolen property that linked them to the recent vehicle burglaries and theft. Police say the crimes were committed in several jurisdictions and that multiple agencies are investigating.

The department says they received help from the Iowa Police Department.

Charges are pending for the suspects for multiple counts of vehicle burglary and theft of a vehicle.

Jennings residents are reminded to always remove the keys from a vehicle and lock car doors.

The suspects were captured on surveillance video allegedly breaking into vehicles early Monday morning.

VIDEO: Four suspects targeting unlocked vehicles in Jennings