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4 sports cars stolen from NC lot, suspects stole Kia to get there

According to the sheriff's office, juvenile petitions will be secured against the 17-year-old from Charlotte, who is facing a large number of charges.

CLAYTON, N.C. — A 17-year-old will face charges after a blue Camaro crashed into a power pole Monday. It was one of four sports cars that were stolen from a car auction lot about seven miles away, according to police.

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The Johnston County Sheriff's Office said employees from Insurance Auto, a car auction site at 60 Sadisco Road in Clayton, witnessed four people steal four cars – a blue Chevrolet Corvette, a blue Chevrolet Camaro, a black Dodge Challenger and a green Dodge Charger.

According to the sheriff's office, a 17-year-old drove the Camaro – with the hood up – away from the auction site and broke through a fence.

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