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Teen wanted in Wilkes-Barre burglaries

Police are searching for a 17-year-old suspect in connection with a string of burglaries throughout Wilkes-Barre.

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Police are searching for a 17-year-old suspected of burglarizing businesses in Luzerne County.

Officers responded to seven burglaries throughout Wilkes-Barre last week and three others in surrounding areas.

The thief was seen on surveillance video smashing into Boozy B's Ice Cream Shop on South Main Street in the city and taking money from the register.

Several other businesses were also damaged, including nearby Eden-a-Vegan Cafe.

The teen is wanted on burglary and related charges.

Anyone with any information on the teen's whereabouts or the burglaries is asked to contact the Wilkes-Barre Police Detective Division at 570-208-0911.

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