CEDAR PARK, Texas — Five minors and one adult have been charged in a series of crimes that include "smash-and-grab" burglaries targeting vape and liquor stores across Central Texas , according to the Cedar Park Police Department.

Cedar Park police worked with the Austin ISD Police Department to uncover what they described as a "dangerous network of juveniles" linked to aggravated assaults, firearm thefts armed vehicle thefts and multiple break-ins.

Some of the suspects have violent criminal histories, including prior weapons charges and murder, police said.

The investigation began after officers responded to two break-ins in Cedar Park where suspects stole vehicles, crashed them into stores and took merchandise.

Cedar Park police confirmed to KVUE that the arrests are connected to

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