The Police News
September 22, 2009
FRIENDSWOOD - A 16-year old juvenile was charged with class A misdemeanor Criminal Mischief after he was field interviewed by Friendswood Police at approximately 3:35 p.m. Monday September 21.
The youth was observed walking in the 16700 block of Blackhawk Avenue. He matched the description of a suspect caught on video attempting to break into a pool building at Forest Bend Park, 4303 Laura Leigh. The burglary attempt was discovered at approximately 6:45 a.m. Monday by a member of the homeowner's association.
When police stopped to speak with the boy, he admitted to being in the area of the Forest Bend Park and he also admitted that he was staying in the park. He was advised by police officers that there was video of the attempted break in and he admitted he was looking for a place to stay.
After being taken into custody, he was identified as a runaway from Brazoria County reported on July 2, 2009. He was being held at the Friendswood Police Department pending transfer to Harris County juvenile authorities.
