HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. – Two juveniles were arrested on July 25th in connection with the burglary of Weeki Wachee Outpost earlier this month.
The suspects, identified as Justin Robertson Jr., 15, and Aidan Rosenfelt, 14, were captured on surveillance footage breaking into the store and stealing ice cream and cigarillos.
Information about the suspects’ whereabouts was provided to deputies responding to an unrelated incident on Dalewood Drive in Weeki Wachee.
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Detectives found evidence linking the individuals to the burglary, including clothing and a backpack seen in the surveillance video. The suspects were taken into custody and transported to the District Two office for questioning.
During the interview, Robertson Jr. confessed to his involvement in the burglary, stating it was his idea and Rosenfelt was merely following his lead. Rosenfelt refused to cooperate with the investigation.
Both juveniles were arrested for Burglary of an Unoccupied Structure and subsequently released to their parents per Department of Juvenile Justice procedures.
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Anyone with additional information about this case is encouraged to contact Hernando County Crime Stoppers at 1-866-990-TIPS (8477) or **TIPS from a cell phone. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward.
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