Carbondale Police Arrest Juvenile in Business Burglary

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Carbondale police responded to a report of a burglary in progress at a local business, where they apprehended a 15-year-old juvenile suspect after a brief foot chase. The juvenile was found to be in possession of stolen credit cards and was arrested for burglary, criminal damage to property, resisting a peace officer, and possession of lost or mislaid credit cards.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing challenge of property crime and burglaries in the Carbondale area, particularly involving juvenile offenders. The police department is urging the public to come forward with any information that could aid the investigation.

The details

According to the police report, officers responded to a business in the 500 block of East Main Street around 4:06 a.m. on March 8, 2026, for a report of a burglary in progress. Upon arrival, they saw two suspects fleeing the scene, and were able to apprehend one of them after a brief foot chase. The suspect was identified as a 15-year-old juvenile male from Carbondale, who was found to be in possession of credit cards belonging to another person. During the investigation, police learned that three suspects, all dressed in dark clothing, had damaged property at the business while attempting to gain entry.

• On March 8, 2026, at 4:06 a.m., Carbondale police officers responded to the reported burglary.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The juvenile suspect is being detained at the Jackson County Jail while awaiting transfer to a juvenile detention facility, pending an appearance in court. The investigation remains active and ongoing, and the police department is urging the public to come forward with any information that could aid the investigation.