CAPE CORAL, FL — On the morning of Monday, July 13, 2026, Cape Coral Police Department officers successfully apprehended three juvenile suspects involved in a string of vehicle burglaries at a local apartment complex.
At approximately 2:51 AM, patrol units responded to a call regarding suspicious individuals breaking into vehicles. Officers quickly saturated the area, utilizing drone and aviation support to establish a perimeter. Two suspects were found hiding in nearby bushes, and a third suspect was located hiding behind parked vehicles shortly after. All three were detained without further incident.
An investigation revealed the suspects were “car hopping”—targeting unlocked vehicles to steal cash and valuables. In total, four vehicles were confirmed to have been burglarized overnight…