14-year-old arrested after armed robbery outside Clearwater Publix, police say

August 10, 2024 Vaseline blog 0

14-year-old arrested after armed robbery outside Clearwater Publix, police say

CLEARWATER, Fla. – The second teen suspect involved in an armed robbery outside a Clearwater Publix was arrested on Friday night, according to police.

Officials say two boys riding bicycles approached an armed security guard around 7 pm on Wednesday outside the store on Missouri Ave.

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According to the Clearwater Police Department, they grabbed the gun from the guard’s holster, knocking the victim to the ground before riding off.

Courtesy: Clearwater Police Dept.

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Courtesy: Clearwater Police Dept.

The guard was treated at the hospital for minor injuries.

Authorities charged a 16-year-old boy with armed robbery (principal) and he was booked into the Pinellas Juvenile Assessment Center. The second suspect, a 14-year-old boy, was arrested and charged with armed robbery. He was also taken to the Pinellas Juvenile Assessment Center, according to officials.

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