Three teenagers have been arrested after breaking into 40 cars and fleeing police overnight

Three teenagers were arrested after breaking into vehicles and fleeing officers in West Chester Township early Wednesday morning, according to West Chester police. According to police, three people – 19-year-old Vincent Lamont Bankhead Jr. and two juveniles, a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old – were arrested. According to police, the suspects smashed windows and entered 40 vehicles located in seven different hotel parking lots in the area of ​​Union Center Blvd. were parked. According to officials, police were called and located. The suspect vehicle fled from police, leading to a pursuit. According to police, the suspect vehicle crashed into a guardrail while trying to escape, causing the teens to flee on foot. According to authorities, the three were taken into custody with assistance from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Sharonville Police Department, Springfield Township Police Department and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. Officials said two loaded semi-automatic handguns were found in a teenager’s car and bag. Officials say Bankhead Jr. did this. The two teens are charged with obstruction of official business and theft. The two young people are facing charges of theft, obstruction of official business and possession of criminal tools.