ST. LOUIS (KMOV.com) –five court-confined teenagers overpowered staff members and forced their way out of a St. Louis youth center last week, according to St. Louis police.
Officers told News 4 the five boys, a 14-year-old, two 15-year-olds, a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old, escaped from the Hogan Regional Youth Center, located at 1839 Hogan, around 8:30 p.m. on July 6. The teenagers reportedly stole several staff members’ car keys and eventually drove off in two staff members’ cars.
A 54-year-old staff member suffered an ankle and face injury during the incident. He refused medical treatment.
The names of the teenagers have not been released. As of Wednesday morning, the 14-year-old and 17-year-old were found and taken into custody. Police said a gun stolen from Pagedale’s jurisdiction was found in possession of the elder teen. Both stolen cars have also been found.
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