Teens arrested for stealing vehicle in Pueblo

Pueblo police arrested 19-year-old Aaliya Lay and 19-year-old Toby Kittinger Thursday morning. The two were caught sleeping in a stolen vehicle in the 1800 block of E. 14th Street.

Upon awakening the Lay and Kittinger, Kittinger placed the vehicle in drive and sped off. The vehicle ran over tire deflation devices in the process and officers did not engage in a pursuit.

An officer eventually located gouge marks in the pavement and followed the marks to the vehicle that was parked in the 400 block on W. 7th Street. Officers searched the area and observed the two near the Pueblo Community Soup Kitchen.

Lay was taken into custody without incident. Officers took Kittinger into custody after a foot pursuit. Upon arresting Kittinger, officers located a 9mm handgun inside his backpack.

Lay and Kittinger were booked into the Pueblo County Detention Center.

Lay is charged with first-degree criminal trespass.

Kittinger is charged with first-degree aggravated motor vehicle theft, first-degree criminal trespass, criminal impersonation and possession of a weapon by a previous offender. Kittinger also had three active arrest warrants for narcotics-related offenses.