Two teens arrested in breakin, firearms thefts

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Two teens arrested in breakin, firearms thefts

Garrett Pehowic (Rochester Police photos)

Courtney Hatch

ROCHESTER - Two Rochester teenagers have been arrested in a series of burglaries at the same South Dewberry Lane residence.

Garrett Pehowic, 17, of 9 Lilac Drive, and Courtney Hatch, 18, of 9 North Fuscia Drive, are both charged in the burglaries

The incidents occurred on or around June 26. A large quantity of items were stolen from the home, including numerous firearms, police said.

Hatch was arrested Friday evening on charges of Class A felony burglary in connection with the June breakin. She was given personal recognizance bail and is slated for a March arraignment.

Pehowic, meanwhile, was charged with four counts of felony burglary and felony theft as he is alleged to have gone back to the house on several occasions, police say. He was arrested on Dec. 22 and released on personal recognizance pending a February arraignment.