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5 juveniles arrested in recent carjackings including the one near Holy Cross school

All five were arrested in connection with Thursday morning's carjacking. One of the juveniles is being charged with the carjacking near Holy Cross school.

NEW ORLEANS -- The NOPD says that five juveniles have been arrested in connection with a recent string of carjackings, including one of a teenage girl near Holy Cross school Wednesday.

The juveniles were arrested following a report of a carjacking on Kenilworth Street Thursday.

Police said they received a report of the Kenilworth carjacking and set up a perimeter and began searching for the stolen vehicles with the assistance of license plate readers.

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They located the car wanted in Thursday's carjacking near the Desire Housing Development. It was occupied by the five juveniles.

All five were arrested after a short chase.

Police said:

  • All five were arrested in connection with Thursday morning's carjacking
  • All were charged with an attempted carjacking in the 5700 block of Chatham
  • They were charged with possession of a stolen vehicle
  • One of the juveniles is being charged with the carjacking near Holy Cross school

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