Three juveniles are facing criminal charges in connection with an incident that occurred at a local restaurant.

The charges come following an investigation by the Lexington Police Department’s Special Victims Section.

After reviewing information and consulting with the Fayette County Attorney’s office, complaints were filed against a 17-year-old male and 16-year-old female for Theft by Unlawful Taking.

A complaint was also filed against a 17-year-old female for Tampering with Physical Evidence, which is a felony, and Receiving Stolen Property.

The case stems from an incident on Nov. 5 at local Italian restaurant Portofino on Main Street in Lexington.

A group of teens entered Portofino to charge their cell phones and use the restroom. Restaurant employees suspected the teens of taking a jacket from the coatroom, and then confronted the group. Some teens then ran from the restaurant, and a restaurant employee chased after them.

Police determined that a jacket was taken from the restaurant and hidden in a nearby area.

According to Lexington Police, evidence, including video and witness interviews, did not support any other allegations or claims as to what happened that evening.

Allegations of assault and use of racial slurs by the restaurant employee could not be verified by Lexington Police. Additionally, one of the juveniles involved has recanted an initial statement from the night of the incident.

The case will now proceed through the judicial process.