GAITHERSBURG, Md. — Five juveniles, between the ages of 12 and 15, have been arrested and charged with an armed robbery that happened on October 4.
Around 9:34 p.m., officers responded to the 12400 block of Galway Dr. for the report of an armed robbery.
The victim said he was getting off a Metro bus when he was grabbed behind by multiple unknown suspects.
Police say the suspects allegedly punched the victim multiple times and one suspect pulled out a knife, demanding the victim's phone and AirPods.
After the robbery, the suspects ran off.
Investigators identified a 14-year-old boy as one of the suspects and took him into custody. He has been charged with armed robbery and assault.
On Friday, November 10, detectives charged four additional suspects: two 15-year-old boys, a 15-year-old girl and a 12-year-old girl with armed robbery and assault.
