16-Year-Old Arrested After Car Stolen from Darlington Home and Set on Fire

A teenage boy has been taken into police custody following an incident in which a car was stolen from a residential address in Darlington and later set ablaze. The sequence of events took place on Thursday, March 26, 2026, prompting a swift response from emergency services.

According to police reports, the vehicle was taken from the driveway of a home in Darlington. Shortly after the theft was reported, emergency services were called to a nearby location where the stolen car had been abandoned and set on fire. Firefighters worked quickly to extinguish the flames, but the vehicle sustained significant damage.

Following inquiries, police arrested a 16-year-old suspect in connection with the incident. The youth is currently being questioned on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and arson. Neighborhood officers have reassured the community that they are taking vehicle crime seriously and are working to prevent similar incidents.

Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information, CCTV, or dashcam footage related to the theft or the subsequent fire to contact them immediately.