From The Tribune staff reports
MOODY — Six suspects were arrested for attempting to steal over a half dozen vehicles from an area lot on the morning of Thursday, June 9.
According to the Moody Police Department, the suspects attempted to flee when confronted by police, but with the assistance of the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office, Leeds Police, and the Department of Corrections tracking dog team.
Three adults, Christopher Washington, 20, Brendann Janice, 18, Lucas Scott, 19, and three juveniles, were taken into custody.
Moody Detectives later determined that the group were all out of the Houston, Texas area and traveled to Moody with the specific goal of stealing vehicles and transporting them back to Texas.
All suspects are in custody. Detectives have filed multiple felony warrants, and all are currently being held without bond.
Moody Police would like to thank all officers, detectives, and agencies involved.
The story will be updated when more information is available.