2 teens charged with robbing, beating up 14-year-old in Uptown, Chicago police say

Sunday, July 21, 2024
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two teens were arrested after a teenager was beat up, robbed at gunpoint on the city's North Side. Chicago police said.



The robbery happened around 5 p.m. on Saturday in the 5100-block of Sheridan Road in the Uptown neighborhood, according to CPD.

A 14-year-old boy was beat up and had his things robbed while being held at gunpoint.

About one hour later, police arrested two teenagers, aged 15 and 16.



Both were arrested a couple of blocks away in the 5000-block of Winthrop Avenue and in the 1100-block of Winona Street.

Both teens are facing charges for armed robbery and battery.

The 16-year-old is facing an additional felony charge for possession of an automatic weapon.

No other information was available.

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