A North Platte man and a 17-year-old female are facing felony charges after they allegedly broke into multiple vehicles parked at North Platte Community College.

At around 7:30 p.m., on March 28, officers with the North Platte Police Department responded to the North Platte Community College McDonald-Belton Campus, 601 West State Farm Road, on the report of a male and female breaking into unlocked vehicles in the parking lot.

By the time officers arrived, the suspects had left the area, but witnesses were able to provide the license plate number of the vehicle they left in.

A short time later, an officer observed the black Ford Focus near Francis and Dewey Streets, and initiated a traffic stop for investigative purposes.

The officer made contact with the driver, 20-year-old Tanner Aston, and a 17-year-old female passenger.

After detecting a strong odor of burnt marijuana, the officer conducted a search of the vehicle.

The search revealed a hidden steak knife, a small amount of marijuana, prescription drugs and drug paraphernalia.

Additionally, officers located numerous stolen items, including jewelry, clothing, a Garmin, vehicle keys, electronics and sporting equipment.

Officers were able to determine that these items had been taken from vehicles.

In the end, the female teen was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance, possession of a legend drug, possession of drug paraphernalia and attempted theft by unlawful taking ($0-$200).

She was released to the custody of her mother.

Aston was transported to the Lincoln County Detention Center and jailed on charges of carrying a concealed weapon and two counts of possession of stolen property.

According to Officer Rodney Brown, the same vehicle is believed to be involved in similar incidents on the night of March 27.

Brown said more charges may arise as the investigation continues into other thefts.