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Juvenile burglars found sleeping in North Fort Myers home

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Two juveniles were arrested after a woman says they broke into her home and was found sleeping inside.

Lee County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the residence, Friday, at Gardenia Circle East where the owner says she arrived home from work and found the two teens fast asleep.

The juveniles attempted to flee the residence in a stolen Cadillac but were quickly detained by deputies.

During the course of the investigation, detectives learned the teens had been committing car burglaries overnight on March 8, in the Moody River Community. 

Both teens were charged with multiple counts of Grand Theft Auto, Burglary to Conveyance, and Probation Violation. They were also charged with one count each of Burglary to a Dwelling, Petit Theft, and Possession of Marijuana.