In a fast-paced takedown in Kirkland, nine juvenile suspects found themselves on the wrong side of the law, netted by cops in a bust involving two recovered stolen vehicles and a foiled attempt at swiping a third. The Kirkland Police Department cracked down on this ragtag team of young car thieves on April 21st after a resident's keen eye spotted the masked suspects speeding into the Juanita Country Club condo complex, as reported by the City of Kirkland.

Arriving swiftly on the chaotic scene, the officers encountered several juveniles in the act, desperately trying a Kia's locks. While many were apprehended on the spot, others decided to take their chances on foot, scattering through the neighborhood. Calling in reinforcements from Bothell and Bellevue, the cops, not deterred by the initial evasion, nabbed the remaining suspects with vital tips from locals vigilantly spotting the youths hiding in yards.

The aftermath of this suburban sting operation sees a tally of nine charges staring down the young culprits, including Attempted Motor Vehicle Theft, Possession of Stolen Vehicle, and Obstruction. The Kirkland Police Department disclosed that six of the suspects received electric home monitoring while the remaining three, burdened by prior run-ins with the law, are cooling their heels in custody.

Snagged by the persistent efforts of the Kirkland's finest, the vehicles that ferried the suspects to their would-be crime scene turned out to be hot wheels themselves, snatched from Federal Way and Kirkland's Preserve at Forbes Creek complex. Celebrating the joint forces' victory and the community's unwavering eyes, the Kirkland Police extended their gratitude to the Bothell and Bellevue Police Departments and to the vigilant locals, whose prompt calls about the suspicious exploits ensured the suspects’ spree came to a screeching halt.