Crime & Safety
Two Teens Arrested in Armed Robbery
Police said the two teens robbed a pair of younger boys at knife point.
Two teenage boys were arrested on Tuesday after police said they robbed two younger boys at knife point.
Two boys, ages 11 and 12, told police that they were in the area of Tobacco Way and Estate Drive with three friends when four teenagers approached them. Police said there was an altercation, then one of the teens, a 16-year-old boy, pulled out a knife. He and a 17-year-old boy demanded money from the victims.
The teens took money from the 12-year-old before leaving. Police found the group at the 7-Eleven at the intersection of Minnieville Road and Cardinal Drive. The two teens were arrested without incident, and police confiscated a knife.
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The 16-year-old was charged with armed robbery, while the 17-year-old was charged with strong armed robbery. Court dates and holding status for the two were not released.
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