Four Cedar Springs area youth arrested for stealing items out of cars have confessed to over 50 larcenies from automobiles since June.

According to the Kent County Sheriff Department, the thefts took place in Grand Rapids, Rockford, Kentwood, Sand Lake, Cedar Springs and Kentwood.

The juveniles, ages 15-16, were caught after rifling through staff cars parked outside the Plainfield Township government offices. A staff member saw the teens and called 911, and another one chased them down the White Pine Trail. The teens had been using the White Pine Trail to get to their destinations.

The Sheriff Department said that when their investigation is complete, they will be asking for charges in juvenile court.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheriff Department at (616) 632-6357, or Silent Observer at (616) 774-2345.