2 teens breaking into cars literally run right into police: Franklin Twp., NJ, PD

It's a lot easier to catch criminals when they run right towards police officers.

Such was the case this past Friday night in Gloucester County.

Authorities say at about 9:30 PM, officers with the Franklin Township Police Department were called to Ashley Drive in the Weybridge Chase neighborhood for the report of a man committing vehicle burglaries.

While en route, it was determined that two male suspects had fled the area on foot.

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Officers from that department and Clayton and Monroe Township set up a perimeter and a K9 track was initiated.

According to police,

K9 Teli tracked for [approximately] one mile and caused the fleeing suspects to run directly towards a Monroe Township Police officer who was holding the perimeter.

The two men, a 15-year-old and a 17-year-old, both from Franklin Township, were apprehended and taken into custody.

The juveniles were released to a relative and will be charged accordingly.

The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.