Six kids ages 12 to 17 in a car cruising north Minneapolis. A watchful adult pulling alongside them asking them to do the right thing. According to Brooklyn Center police, the car was involved in multiple armed robberies in neighboring cities. It eventually crashed in north Minneapolis.
What do we do? What do we do with these kids? And everybody is tired," Lauber said. The county cited a state statute that says the records of juvenile delinquency cases are private. The juveniles are the ones out here committing these violent crimes, " Lauber said. Lauber believes not knowing where the offenders are puts everyone who drives in north Minneapolis at risk.
She believes in accountability. Her year-old was involved in at least two serious crimes is now paying his debt to society. She says she did not know about community groups that could help until her son was in too deep. Bridget was wonderful, she actually came to court, " Lauber said. Her advice for parents of the kids arrested last week: If you see your kid hanging around a rough crowd, reach out for help. Lauber said your child could have a two-parent household and a good upbringing, but yet because of the environment they could be dealing with trauma and in need of help.
Parents need to make sure their kids get what they need to stay out of trouble, she said. Six kids caught by police for driving in stolen car in Minneapolis. Reg Chapman. Twitter Facebook Instagram. Featured Local Savings. More from CBS News. Parents of Deveall McClendon still seeking justice. Man arrested after standoff at Minneapolis apartment building.
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