Two boys, ages 13 and 14, were arrested Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 21, in connection with an alleged armed robbery in central Baltimore, according to the Baltimore Police Department.
Officers were called to the 200 block of North Caroline Street in the Dunbar-Broadway neighborhood at approximately 12:45 p.m. after receiving a report of an armed robbery, police said.
According to authorities, the victim told officers that two unidentified males approached them and stole their jacket and shoes. One of the suspects allegedly displayed a black handgun during the incident.
Police searched the surrounding area and located two boys, ages 13 and 14, who matched the descriptions provided by the victim.
During the investigation, officers recovered a black BB gun and the victim’s stolen belongings, according to police.
Both juveniles were taken to Juvenile Booking for processing. Authorities have not provided further details about potential charges or additional proceedings in the information available.
The Baltimore Police Department shared information about the incident in a post on its official social media account.
The arrests remain allegations connected to the reported incident. The juveniles’ guilt has not been established in court.