3 teens accused of stealing Kia Carnival in St. Mary’s County

ST. MARY’S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A stolen Kia Carnival reported missing from outside a Lexington Park home has been recovered, and three juveniles have been charged, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office said.

On Sunday, the car owner told deputies the vehicle was missing from outside their residence.

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On Monday, a citizen reported suspicious activity on Old Missouri Street in Lexington Park. Deputies responded and located the stolen vehicle. Witnesses told deputies four individuals had exited the vehicle moments earlier, according to the sheriff’s office.

Three teens, ages 15, 16 and 17, were taken into custody and charged with unlawful taking of a motor vehicle and theft of property valued between $25,000 and $100,000. The sheriff’s office said the three were released to their guardians after being charged. A fourth juvenile was not charged.