Fugitive Files Arrests: 3 teens accused of burglary surrender

They have been charged with burglary and have since been released from jail.
Published: Aug. 7, 2024 at 7:39 PM CDT|Updated: Aug. 12, 2024 at 4:26 PM CDT

UPDATE: Kayla Kirksey, Laheiress Eaton and Melriyah Kelly have been charged with third-degree burglary.

Kirksey and Eaton turned themselves in today and have both been released. Kelly turned herself in Sunday and has since been released as well.

A fourth girl was caught prior to us airing the story last week.

Police say the four girls forced their way into a Sonic on Springhill Avenue and assaulted an employee after one of the girls didn’t get everything she had ordered.

EARLIER STORY:

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile Police are looking Laheiress Eaton, Melriayah Kelly and Kayla Kirksey.

They are wanted for a burglary incident that happened at the Sonic on Springhill Avenue last month.

A fourth girl in connection to the incident has been caught already, according to police.

Police said the girls went to the restaurant to order food and Eaton became angry when some items were missing from her order.

The four girls allegedly went to the door to confront a worker and eventually forced their way inside.

Police said the girls began arguing with the employee and then assaulted her.

The victim was taken to the hospital and has since been discharged.

Anyone who has information on the three girls whereabouts is asked to contact police.