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Teenage burglary suspect caught red-handed after breaking in to Rockford discount store

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A 15-year-old burglary suspect smashed the door to a Rockford discount store and was caught inside the business while his accomplice got away in a stolen getaway car.

According to Rockford Police, around 3:40 a.m. on Thursday morning, officers responded to a burglary alarm at Variety Discount, at 3848 Broadway.

As officers arrived on the scene, a car drove away at a high rate of speed, police reported. The 15-year-old suspect was found inside the store and was arrested.

The unoccupied car, discovered to be stolen, was later found by Winnebago County Sheriff’s Deputies in the 3600 block of Samuelson Road.

The juvenile offender was charged with Burglary and Criminal Damage to Property. Police said he was released to a parent or guardian.

Police are searching for the suspect’s accomplice.

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