A 15-year-old from Royal Oak was arrested in connection with two break-ins, including one at a cannabis dispensary. According to police, the incident occurred early Saturday morning at the Gatsby Cannabis Company on Meijer Drive near 14 Mile and Coolidge.
The police reported that the teenager smashed a window to gain entry into the dispensary and proceeded to ransack the building. The suspect stole more than $100,000 worth of cannabis and related products.
During a search of the teen's home, investigators discovered the stolen cannabis products and related merchandise. The teen is also suspected of fleeing from a Royal Oak officer in a high-speed chase before the dispensary burglary.
Authorities have charged the teenager with breaking and entering a business and third-degree fleeing and eluding. He is currently detained at Oakland County Children's Village. If convicted of the charges, the teen faces up to 10 years in prison for the break-in and an additional five years for fleeing and eluding.
Investigators also believe that the teen was involved in a home burglary on July 26th in the 800 block of McLean. However, no charges related to the home invasion have been announced yet.
"Our investigators quickly identified the suspect in this case and worked as a team to safely arrest this juvenile suspect and recover an astounding amount of evidence," said Royal Oak Police Chief Michael Moore.
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