Crime & Safety
Teens Take Stolen Motorized Wheelchair on Joy Ride
Police use Facebook to help track down teens who lifted $17,000 wheelchair from Flower Hill residence.
Two teenagers stole a Quantum 600 Power Base wheelchair valued at more than $17,000 from a Flower Hill residence Saturday before proceeding to ride the motorized device around the neighborhood until the battery died, according to Nassau County Police.
The burglary occurred at 11:30 p.m. on Ridge Road, according to cops, who are continuing to search for the stolen wheel chair.
In their investigation, police discovered pictures posted on Facebook, which helped identify the youths, both 14 years old.
The suspects, from East Hills and Flower Hill, were located and placed under arrest Monday without incident. Each was charged with burglary third degree and grand larceny third degree.
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They will appear on June 17 at Family Court in Westbury.
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Police request anyone with information about the location of the wheelchair to contact the Nassau County Police.
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