Three Juveniles Caught Stealing Food, Balloons From Acme

Security personnel from saw three juveniles, ages 9, 10 and 14, walk into the store on June 28, according to a report.

As the kids walked around the store, they stopped in certain aisles, grabbed items off the shelf and put them in a backpack, the report said.

Bath police Chief Michael McNeely said the kids took balloons, food and "other kid stuff" off the shelf before trying to leave the store without paying.

The boys were stopped on their way out by security and admitted to stealing. They were released to their mother and stepfather after the 14-year-old was charged with theft, the report said.