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Police investigating several carjackings in New Haven over the last 24-hours

Two juveniles were arrested by officers in the area of Chapel Street and Ellsworth Avenue as part of the ongoing investigation.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Police are investigating several armed carjackings that occurred over a 24-hour span between June 10 and June 11 in New Haven and Hamden, and one in Woodbridge. 

As part of the investigation, a 13-year-old and 15-year-old were arrested in the area of Ellsworth Avenue and Chapel Street Thursday evening.

A police officer, whose car was parked in the area of Winthrop Avenue near Scranton, notice an SUV that matched the description of a stolen car. According to police, four stolen cars were found by officers in the general area. Police responded and a car chase began.

The two teens inside the car drove west on Chapel Street and then left onto Ellsworth Avenue. The stolen car then crashed into a house and the teens ran away from officers. 

Neighbors told FOX61 they heard a loud squeal and then a bang. They then said they saw two people run south down Ellsworth Avenue. 

The teens were found by police hiding in a basement nearby. Officers also seized two BB guns including one police said had "realistic-looking firearm features." No one was hurt in the crash. 

Police said the 13-year-old has been arrested five times in connection with stolen car investigations in an eight-month span. The 15-year-old has been arrested three times in connection with stolen car investigations. Both teens are charged with larceny in the first degree, weapon in a motor vehicle, and interfering with an officer. 

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The investigation remains ongoing. 

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the New Haven Police Department Robbery/Burglary Unit at 203-946-6304. 

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