APD Bust Theft Ring Involving Teens

Three teenagers, including an 18-year-old have been arrested by Altoona Police, in connection with a string of vehicle thefts and break-ins across Altoona and surrounding central Pennsylvania areas.  Police described the group as a “theft ring” responsible for incidents occurring the night of December 4th and the early morning of December 5^th.  Authorities executed search warrants in Altoona that led to the recovery of numerous stolen items including credit cards, jewelry, car keys, and a firearm.  All stolen vehicles were eventually recovered in various jurisdictions.  Arrested was 18-year-old Radmir Karimov, who was apprehended in Cumberland County, and is currently held on $100,000 cash bail.  A preliminary hearing is scheduled for January 15^th.  Two unnamed 16-year-olds were taken into custody and placed in juvenile detention.  One of the teens was allegedly involved in numerous vehicle break-ins in Tyrone, and the theft of a Mercedes in State College.  According to Altoona Police, all 3 are facing numerous felony and misdemeanor charges.  The investigation remains ongoing with the cooperation of the Tyrone, State College, Patton Township, and Ferguson Township Police Departments.