Juvenile escapes treatment center, allegedly steals car

MT. PLEASANT – The Mt. Pleasant Police Department apprehended a female juvenile who allegedly stole a car after escaping from a treatment center.

At 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28, a female juvenile was reported to have run away from the Christamore Family Treatment Center in Mt. Pleasant. Later that day, several vehicles were entered and items were stolen from them. A car was subsequently stolen nearby the other car burglaries.

On Thursday, Aug. 29, the female was located in Ft. Madison and returned to the Christamore Family Treatment Center. An interview with the juvenile revealed that she had entered numerous vehicles and stolen the car. She told officers where the stolen car and items could be found in Ft. Madison.

Charges are pending in this case. The Mt. Pleasant Police Department was assisted by the Ft. Madison Police Department.