BALTIMORE (WBFF) — In Bolton Hill, the arrest of four teenagers following a carjacking spree has left residents unsurprised but frustrated. The crime spree ended on the 300-block of McMechen Street, where police found the teens inside a stolen vehicle, along with a handgun. The suspects, aged 14, 15, and 16, were apprehended, with the 16-year-old facing charges as an adult.

“Does this surprise you? Unfortunately no,” said one resident, reflecting the community’s growing concern over juvenile crime.

Police reported that three of the four juveniles have prior records involving auto thefts and armed robberies. The vehicle was believed to have been stolen from a nearby home in Reservoir Hill.

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Earlier this week, officers charged five teenagers in connection with a carjacking in Hampden.

Surveillance footage showed teens attacking a woman, stealing her car keys, and driving away. Notably, three of the five teens involved were wearing state-monitored ankle bracelets.

“When you have a violent armed robber caught and put back into the streets, what that says to the community is: we don’t care,” said Betsy Smith, a spokeswoman with the National Police Association.

Residents are increasingly pointing fingers at the state for not holding young offenders accountable. “There’s no parental structure and the juveniles aren’t facing consequences for their actions,” said another resident. “I think police are doing what they can.”

As detectives continue to investigate, the fate of the four teens remains uncertain, leaving the community to grapple with the implications of youth crime.