WSLS News Staff
Published: March 24, 2008

Christiansburg Police say three teenagers are in big trouble for breaking into and stealing from more than two dozen cars.

Officers say the Easter car break-in bandits smashed their way into 29 cars between late Saturday night and early Sunday morning.  The thieves targeted cars on East Main Street, Forest Street, Craig Street, Republic Road, High Street, Sunnyside Drive, Park Street, Depot Street, Phlegar Street, Harless Street, and North Drive according to investigators.  Police say the bandits caused more than $8,000 in damage and property loss.

Police named one of the teenagers who they arrested.  Officers tell us they charged 18-year-old Thomas Clyde Turpin from Pulaski with three felonies.  Investigators say charges are pending against two other juveniles.

Police tell us much of the stolen property has been recovered.

WSLS 10 On Your Side’s Rosa Duarte will have more on the case tonight on WSLS at 5:30 p.m.