The Metropolitan Police Department has apprehended two juveniles in connection with a robbery of a business in Northeast Washington, D.C. The incident took place on Benning Road on Monday morning in a bold confrontation that has local business owners on edge.
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the two young suspects, a 14-year-old and an 11-year-old male, both from Southeast D.C., entered the business at around 8:12 AM, where they brandished a handgun and demanded money. The juveniles then took an undisclosed U.S. currency from the cash register and fled.
Thankfully, the swift actions of detectives following the robbery led to the duo's arrest. The details of the arrest remain scant, but authorities confirm that both juveniles have been charged with robbery as they navigate the intricacies of the juvenile justice system. The MPD has been tight-lipped about how they tracked down the suspects, but they have expressed that their priority is the safety and security of the community.
