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4 Brooklyn teens accused of stealing car on Long Island before being caught in Putnam County

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office says the car was reported stolen Friday morning.

News 12 Staff

Feb 16, 2026, 9:00 AM

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A stolen car from Long Island was found in Putnam County on Friday, and deputies say four teens are responsible for taking it.

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office says the car was reported stolen Friday morning. Deputies say it was found in Southeast later in the day after a license plate reader flagged the vehicle.

When officers arrived, four teens from Brooklyn tried to run, but they were caught.

The driver was charged with two felonies.

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