Mattapan, MA – Officers were on patrol near Washington Street and Brent Street at approximately 9:13 PM on Monday in response to community concerns regarding the reckless operation of off-highway vehicles.
While on patrol, they observed a group of juveniles gathered in a parking lot at 637 Washington Street. The group was seen surrounding a red moped and tampering with the steering column in an apparent attempt to steal it.
When approached by officers, the suspects fled on foot. After a brief chase, five individuals were detained…