14-Year-Old Juvenile Arrested Following Attempted Liquor Store Burglary in Odessa

ODESSA, Texas — A 14-year-old juvenile has been arrested by the Odessa Police Department following an attempted burglary at a local liquor store. The incident occurred on Thursday, December 11, 2025, and marks another juvenile arrest in a recent string of commercial break-ins across the city.

Officers responded to reports of a break-in attempt at the retail location after security systems detected unauthorized activity. Upon arrival, law enforcement observed damage to the exterior of the building consistent with forced entry efforts. Following a description of a suspect seen leaving the immediate vicinity, officers conducted a search and quickly located the 14-year-old minor.

The teenager was taken into custody without further incident and faces charges of attempted burglary of a building. Due to the suspect's age, no identifying details or mugshots will be released by authorities. The Odessa Police Department is looking into whether this incident is connected to other recent break-ins or if the suspect was acting in coordination with others.