Gentry Police Arrest Teen for Armed Robbery
By: KNWA News
Updated: January 30, 2013
Gentry Police are investigating an armed robbery in which the suspect is a 13-year-old boy.
According to a media release, Gentry Police were called Tuesday to an armed robbery at the Phillips 66 at the corner of Highway 59 and Highway 12.
The clerk told police a 13-year-old white male came into the store and, after other customers left, approached the counter, pointed a dark-colored handgun at her and demanded cigarettes.
According to police, the suspect also took other items from the store, but no money.
The teen then fled behind nearby businesses. The first officers arrived on scene within one minute of receiving the 911 dispatch and were able to locate the suspect. After a short foot pursuit they took him into custody without incident.
At the time of his arrest, the teen was still in possession of the loaded .22- caliber revolver used in the robbery.
According to a media release, Gentry Police were called Tuesday to an armed robbery at the Phillips 66 at the corner of Highway 59 and Highway 12.
The clerk told police a 13-year-old white male came into the store and, after other customers left, approached the counter, pointed a dark-colored handgun at her and demanded cigarettes.
According to police, the suspect also took other items from the store, but no money.
The teen then fled behind nearby businesses. The first officers arrived on scene within one minute of receiving the 911 dispatch and were able to locate the suspect. After a short foot pursuit they took him into custody without incident.
At the time of his arrest, the teen was still in possession of the loaded .22- caliber revolver used in the robbery.
During a subsequent search police found all of the stolen items with the teen as well as an additional unloaded revolver.
After further questioning, police learned the suspect used an axe to break into his parents' locked bedroom and steal the gun used in the robbery.
The teen was taken to the Benton County Juvenile Detention Center pending a hearing on charges that include aggravated robbery, a class Y felony, and minor in possession of a handgun, a class A misdemeanor.
Gentry Police are continuing their investigation. Reports will be sent to the Benton County Prosecutor's Office.
Because of his age, police are not releasing the name of the suspect at this time.
More News
-
Blind Summer Camp
There's a very unique summer program in New York City, where the goal is to bring one unified experience to kids with big differences.
Read More» -
New Orleans Music
When Katrina washed away the city of New Orleans, for the most part, the music went with it. The heart and soul of the city...
Read More» -
Baby Boomeritis
Boomeritis is a real medical condition defined as orthopedic ailments affecting the boomer generation.
Read More» -
Razorback Arrested, Will Be "Judged" Twice
Razorback may face trouble ahead after arrest.
Read More» -
Governor Beebe's Statement On Marriage Law
Governor Beebes Statement On Arkansas Marriage Age Law.
Read More»
Page 6380 of 6755
©1998 - 2013 Nwahomepage.com
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.
All Rights Reserved