Injury Crash

Two Juveniles Apprehended After Stolen Vehicle Incident in Lewiston

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Date

August 12, 2026

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Lewiston, Androscoggin County, ME

State

Maine

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Agency

Lewiston Police Department

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Lewiston police apprehended two juveniles in connection with an incident involving a stolen vehicle, according to WMTW. The incident is classified as involving injury, though the Lewiston Police Department has not released specific figures on the number of people hurt.

Details surrounding how the vehicle was taken, where it traveled, or how the apprehension unfolded have not been made public. Authorities have not disclosed the ages, identities, or any additional information about the juveniles involved, consistent with standard practice in cases involving minors.

The Lewiston Police Department is listed as the agency handling the matter, though it remains unclear whether the case has been referred to juvenile court or what specific charges, if any, are being considered. No timeline has been provided regarding when the vehicle theft occurred relative to the apprehension.

No information about road conditions, additional vehicles, or witnesses has been released in connection with the incident. It is not yet known whether the stolen vehicle sustained damage or whether any property beyond the vehicle itself was affected during the course of events leading to the juveniles being taken into custody.

Nationwide Report will continue to follow this story. Details may be updated as Lewiston police or other officials release more information about the incident.

Source: Reported by ME-WABI
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