A Florida sheriff urged residents to stay vigilant after saying that a 13-year-old boy with 11 felony arrests was released back into the community for the third time in six months.

Martin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Sheriff John Budensiek expressed frustration at a Wednesday news conference, saying is deputies face limited options, WPBF reported.

“It’s extremely frustrating,” Budensiek said. “Our job is to keep everybody safe, including him. He is unraveling. He would be safer right now at DYS (Florida Department of Juvenile Justice).”

The sheriff said the boy “has rough living conditions. He has been unraveling since his dad was deported.”

Fort Pierce’s St. Lucie Regional Juvenile Detention Center has reportedly processed and released the accused three times. His crime spree from Oct. 29 to Nov. 24 left six victims in the Port Salerno area, the MCSO alleged. (RELATED: Mayors Of Big Cities Agree Juvenile Crime Is A ‘Serious’ Problem, Poll Shows)

Deputies arrested him on three grand theft auto counts, four burglaries, a possession of burglary tools charge and three criminal mischief charges, according to the MCSO. The minor’s acts include breaking into cars, damaging steering columns and moving the vehicles into areas in the vicinity authorities said. He’s also allegedly stolen three golf carts.

When asked why authorities cannot hold the suspect longer, Budensiek gave a blunt answer. “He’s got to commit more crimes,” the sheriff said.

Because the alleged offenses are non-violent, the teen does not score high enough for extended detention and likely will not face adult charges, according to Budensiek. The sheriff added that he hopes “the courts will have a place to get him on track.”

The MCSO’s Criminal Investigation carried out a search warrant Monday at the boy’s home and allegedly recovered stolen property. On Tuesday night, authorities placed the teen on a Baker Act hold after he allegedly threatened to shoot people. For minors, such holds last up to 12 hours, WPBF reported.

“This 13-year-old individual, who had been arrested at least two times by our deputies before for fleeing fleeing and eluding once and stealing his mom’s car,” said Budensiek. “But unfortunately, each time mom came in dropped the charges, and this kid was right back on the streets.”

Authorities are able to hold a minor for no more than 21 days after he or she is charged, even if as an adult, according to the outlet.