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Two teens charged with arson, burglary in Farmington

Two teens charged with arson, burglary in Farmington

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A 13-year-old and 14-year-old have been charged for burglarizing two properties in Farmington and setting fires inside one of them.

Farmington Police responded to a reported burglary at the residence on Town Farm Road on August 1. They determined that a couple of fires had been set inside, and a gun had been taken.

A second vacant property next to the residence had also been broken into. The firearm and ammunition were found inside.

Investigators established that the two teens were responsible and charged them with Arson, Burglary, Theft and Criminal Mischief.

Damage to the first property is estimated to be about $2,000.

The juveniles were not taken into custody.

An investigation is ongoing.

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