Cape Coral teen arrested on Grand Theft Auto charges

A 17-year old from Cape Coral was arrested in Broward County after being accused of stealing a car in May.

According to Cape Coral police, the teen stole the car on May 26, from a home on SW 1st Place in Cape Coral.

The victim said he had possibly left the vehicle unlocked and his spare key inside the center compartment. Florida Highway Patrol located the vehicle in Broward County.

Following an investigation the 17-year old was arrested and taken to Department of Juvenile Justice in Lee County on Grand Theft Auto charges.

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