Police arrested five Lawrence juveniles who were out past curfew and suspected of breaking into cars in a west Lawrence neighborhood early Wednesday.

Officers were called to the 1800 block of Carmel Drive about 4:15 a.m. Wednesday, after someone spotted a suspicious vehicle in the neighborhood.

Police stopped a car matching the description and found five boys inside. The juveniles were taken into custody on child in need of care and auto burglary charges. One of the youths also was arrested on a charge of aggravated burglary.

Officers recovered several stolen items from the car.

Police said their investigation is ongoing.