LOGAN — A group of citizens reportedly detained a teenage boy after he stole a box of cigars from the Hyrum Chevron and attempted to flee on foot, according to law enforcement. The theft was reported Tuesday, April 15, at 12:40 p.m.
Cache County Sheriff’s Lt. Tim Ramirez said initial evidence suggests the male juvenile had stolen the cigars from behind the counter and fled the store on foot toward a nearby neighborhood. An employee followed the individual outside and notified others in the area.
A group of nearby teenagers became aware of the incident and began pursuing the suspect. During the foot chase, a man who had been refueling his vehicle at the gas station also became involved, following the suspect in his truck and attempting to get his attention.
Ramirez said the suspect initially stopped near a fence but then jumped over it in an attempt to escape. The teens continued after him, eventually detaining him until deputies arrived. During the encounter, the suspect reportedly made threats toward the individuals holding him down, and one of the teens received minor abrasions during the struggle.
Deputies responded to the call of a retail theft in progress. They took the male juvenile into custody without further incident.
The suspect was not identified, due to their age. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Individuals arrested and charged in complaints are presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.