HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – Two juveniles have been charged after they allegedly attempted to escape from custody while being transported to a detention center in Hartford.

State police say troopers responded to the incident around 3:33 p.m. on Broad Street and said that a 15-year-old and a 17-year-old damaged a Juvenile Detention Center Transit van while trying to escape.

The two juveniles are now facing charges of first-degree criminal mischief, disorderly conduct and attempting to escape custody.

No further information has been released at this time.

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