Officials Speculate Attempted Break-In at Juvenile Hall Meant to Free Local Suspect in Lamborghini Heist

Early Friday morning, unknown suspects attempted to break in to the Marin County Juvenile Hall but fled before officials could identify them.

The Marin Independent Journal reports that the break in was an attempt to free Max Wade, a San Rafael juvenile who is currently accused of as well as Marin County officials could not confirm this.

At approximately 4:35 a.m., the sheriff’s office received reports that a break-in was in progress at the Juvenile Hall facility. An unknown number of suspects were outside the south wall of the housing facility using a sledge hammer to force entry, according to a release.

The minors housed in the facility were evacuated and staff began an emergency plan to secure the facility. The population of Juvenile Hall was less than 20 children at the time of the attempted break-in.

Deputies and officers from several Marin law enforcement agencies arrived on scene and began a search of the facility and the surrounding neighborhood. That search was called off at 7:15 a.m. with no suspects located.

The suspects did not breach the facility wall, but a window was damaged. The suspects used bolt cutters to cut through two different fences to access to the security perimeter. Bolt cutters and a sledge hammer were left behind when the suspects fled the area, according to the release.

Investigators are reviewing surveillance camera footage and conducting interviews in an attempt to identify those responsible.

Wade was scheduled to be transferred to the county jail on Friday.

Anyone with information concerning this matter is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office at 415-499-7233. To remain anonymous and possibly become eligible for a cash reward call Bay Area Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.