A teen from Chattanooga was arrested following an investigation into a string of auto burglaries where a firearm and a 2021 Nissan Rogue SUV were stolen in northern Bradley County.
Deputies responded to nine different auto burglaries on Dec. 4 in northern Bradley County. Detectives arrived soon thereafter and began processing the scenes for evidence. After an extensive effort by detectives, a warrant was issued for his arrest.
He was apprehended Dec. 8 by Chattanooga Police officers and later transported to the Bradley County Jail. He was booked on charges of nine counts of auto burglary, theft over $10,000 and theft of a firearm. He is being held on a $35,000 bond.
The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office is working towards identifying others who may have been involved.