Two male juveniles, both age 16, have been hit with felony charges after an armed robbery in Chicago, according to the Chicago Police Department. The pair allegedly implied that they were armed with a firearm during the theft, which took place in a business on the 6000 block of N. Western Ave.
The robbery occurred shortly before the teens were nabbed on March 31, just after midnight in the vicinity of the 6800 block of N. Oakley Ave. The first offender is facing one count of aggravated robbery, which indicates use of a firearm, the department stated. His accomplice is also charged with aggravated robbery, as well as an additional felony count for possessing and intending to distribute cocaine.
Authorities identified the duo as the suspects involved in the robbery less than half an hour after the crime. Following their arrests, both offenders were placed into custody, each charged with one count of felony robbery for indicating they were armed with a firearm during the incident.
There has been no further information made available regarding the circumstances that led up to their arrest, or about the evidence that linked them to the crime. However, both of the accused now face the serious repercussions that come with allegations of felony-level criminal conduct, especially when implicating the use of firearms in their purported offenses.
