The Storm Lake Police Department was called to a home in the 700 block of West 8th Street around 8:30 p.m. Thursday for a report of an assault.
Officers spoke with a juvenile victim who said two boys—ages 13 and 14, both from Storm Lake—tried to enter the home through a window. The victim reported trying to stop them, but the boys allegedly forced their way inside and pushed the victim. Once inside, police say the juveniles stole food and ransacked the residence before fleeing on foot.
Officers later located both suspects and took them into custody. Each was issued juvenile referrals for second-degree burglary, a Class C felony, as well as simple assault and fifth-degree theft, both misdemeanors.
The boys were released to the custody of the Cherokee YES Center for placement.
