A Wayne teenager who led cops on a brief foot chase through several Essex County backyards Wednesday was charged with breaking into a car, according to local police.
A West Caldwell resident notified police Wednesday morning around 7 a.m. that a young white male had broken into the resident's car parked in the driveway.
Cops, who were given a description from the caller, reported to the scene.
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Local cops saw someone matching the description and gave chase on foot. The suspect fled, however, and officers lost sight of him running through yards, according to a police report.
Officers eventually caught up with the suspect again on a nearby street and again chased after him. This time West Caldwell cops caught the teen in the backyard of another home.
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Police arrested the 15-year-old Wayne teenager. Police said he was staying with family friends at a home in North Caldwell.
He was charged as a juvenile with burglary to a motor vehicle and released to his mother, police said.
A search of the area showed that no other cars were broken into, police said.
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