News brief: Teens sought in robbery string
Jan 30, 2008 News Jump to Comments
The Chapel Hill Police Department has obtained warrants for two teenagers in connection with a string of residential break-ins this month in the Pinehurst area.
Issac Gant, 16, of 707 Emory Dr., and Van Patterson, 17, of 302 Simmerville Rd., have been charged with six counts of felony breaking and entering, three counts of felony larceny, three counts of larceny of a motor vehicle, one count of larceny from a motor vehicle, one count of injury to real property and one count of possession of stolen property.
As a mother of two teenage boys I’d like for other parents to remember that good kids do bad things. It’s not a reflection on their parents or their enviroment in most cases. These boys are young enough to focus on a successful future, if they choose. I’ve personally known one of the boys for years and I’m shocked at his behavior but I also feel sure he’ll turn his life around and become a decent adult. I hope the courts will be firm but fair given their ages.