Grand Junction, CO – On October 7, 2026, at approximately 2:20 a.m., officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to a report of thefts in the 3000 block of Oakwood Drive.
Through investigation, officers learned that two masked male juveniles were breaking into vehicles in the neighborhood. The juveniles fled the area on foot after being confronted by a resident about the break-ins. Grand Junction Police officers, with assistance from the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office, quickly arrived on scene and located the juveniles who fled from law enforcement.
The juvenile suspects were eventually contacted and taken into custody. They were found to be in possession of debit cards that did not belong to them.
The two juveniles, ages 14 and 15, were transported to Grand Mesa Youth Services on the following charges:
Criminal Possession of a Financial Device (M2)
Obstructing a Peace Officer (M2)
Second Degree Criminal Trespass (M2)
Theft (PO)
One of the juveniles was also charged with Illegal Possession of Marijuana by an Underage Person (PO).
This investigation remains ongoing, and there is no additional information available at this time.
The Grand Junction Police Department appreciates the resident who quickly reported this activity, which resulted in the quick apprehension of the suspects. This incident is an important reminder to lock your vehicles and remove valuables whenever possible. Taking a few simple precautions can help reduce opportunities for theft.