Teenagers arrested for driving stolen vehicle in Calexico

CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Two teenagers were arrested at the Calexico border after attempting to cross into Mexico in a stolen vehicle.

The Calexico Police Department (CPD) says a 17-year-old and a 16-year-old were taken into custody after officers received a report of a stolen vehicle last week.

Police say one of the teens was spotted driving toward Mexicali.

"They stopped the car, arrested the driver and during the course of investigation, they discovered that the vehicle in front of it, which is the same model just a different color, also came back stolen. Both cars stolen out of Downey, California," said Officer Victor Garate with CPD.

The owners traveled to Calexico to retrieve their vehicles.

The two teenagers are now facing auto theft charges and were booked into Imperial County Juvenile Hall.