BRANDON, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested three juvenile males after they stole a vehicle in Brandon.
The Auto Theft Unit investigated a call from a victim whose car had been stolen from his Palm Key Circle residence on March 10, 2024. The victim also noted that he had a gun and four loaded magazines in the console of that vehicle.
On March 11, 2024, detectives located the vehicle on Deerbrooke Creek Circle in Carrollwood.
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Deputies found three males entering the stolen car.
Rashard Holder, 16, Kelvin Holder, 12, and Lamor Hendricks, 15, all fled on foot when deputies moved in to initiate the arrest.
While fleeing, the juveniles discarded the stolen firearm, along with an additional firearm and keys to the vehicle. Rashard Holder then attempted to break into a home to hide from deputies.
“The Auto Theft Unit continues to prove to be an asset to residents of Hillsborough County,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “Their diligence and proven track record of recovering stolen vehicles should warn anyone considering committing this crime: they will find you and hold you accountable.”
Rashard Holder has been charged with:
- Armed Burglary of Conveyance x2
- Grand Theft Motor Vehicle
- Resisting Officer Without Violence
- Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony
- Minor in Possession of a Firearm
- Armed Burglary of Dwelling Firearm Possession
Lamor Hendricks has been charged with:
- Grand Theft Motor Vehicle
- Armed Vehicle Burglary
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
- Minor in Possession of a Firearm
- Resist Without Violence
Kelvin Holder was charged with:
- Grand Theft Motor Vehicle
- Resist Without Violence
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