13-year-old boy accused in Elmhurst car theft

A Chicago juvenile accused of stealing a car from an Elmhurst auto dealership will be detained until at least his next court appearance, authorities said.

A 13-year-old boy has been charged with one count each of possession of a stolen motor vehicle, possession of burglary tools, misdemeanor criminal damage to property and misdemeanor fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, according to a DuPage County State's Attorney's Office news release.

On Dec. 26, at approximately 1:38 a.m., Elmhurst police responded to a call for two parked vehicles, a 2020 Kia Forte and an SUV, on the side of North York Road. As police pulled up behind the cars, they sped away. Police attempted to stop the vehicles, but they continued to flee from police, reaching speeds of approximately 70 mph, the release stated.

The Kia Forte, driven by the juvenile, drove into oncoming traffic, according to reports. The pursuit was terminated a short time later out of safety concerns.

Police later learned that the Kia Forte was stolen from the Wilkins Hyundai dealership earlier that night. At approximately 3:12 a.m., Oak Park police located the Kia Forte with the juvenile in the front seat. He was taken into custody at this time. Authorities say he went to the Wilkins Hyundai dealership, broke a window to the Kia Forte and drove the car off the lot.

The juvenile's next court appearance is scheduled for Jan. 13.