Crime & Safety
Police: Boy Stole Tractor, Rode It 'Around Hellertown'
Hellertown police say a juvenile male stole a John Deere tractor from Neighbors Home and Garden Center and rode it through the borough early on the morning of March 25.
A local youth gave new meaning to the term "joy ride" when he stole a John Deere tractor March 25, although a Hellertown business is probably not amused by his alleged stunt.
According to a police department press release, the juvenile male was observed riding the tractor "around Hellertown" at about 4am.
It was stolen from , 38 Main St., at about 1am, police said, adding that both the tractor and property at Neighbors were damaged during the theft.
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The boy has been charged with theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, unauthorized use of automobiles or other vehicles, criminal mischief, driving without a license, and driving without registration and certificate of title, police said.
His case has been referred to the Northampton County Juvenile Probation Department, they added.
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