MADISON (WKOW) — A group of teens was taken into custody after stealing a vehicle early Monday morning.

Madison police responded to a report of teenagers removing license plates from a vehicle on the 2300 block of Columbus Lane around 12:39 a.m.

Officers arriving at the scene found the group, who left in a vehicle but were later captured with the help of a K-9 and drone, according to the incident report .

One teenager had a backpack containing burglary tools, police reported. The vehicle was found to be stolen from a nearby jurisdiction.

All involved were taken to the Juvenile Reception Center.

The Madison Police Department urges residents to work to prevent vehicle theft. They advise not leaving vehicles running unattended, locking them even in garages, and keeping valuables out of

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