Teens Arrested for Robbery & Attempted Robbery in Rochester

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Rochester police are reporting the arrest of a pair of teenagers connected to a robbery and an attempted robbery.

Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson says officers responded to the second robbery attempt around 5:30 on Friday afternoon.

The call was initially reported as a disturbance in northwest Rochester.

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Teen Boys Taken into Custody After Pair of Attempted Robberies Involving Screwdriver, Police say

Officers responded to the disturbance report in the 4200 block of 18th Ave NW.

A 16-year-old boy and 13-year-old boy are suspected of using a screwdriver to threaten and attempt to steal from someone, the police report says.

The teens were also suspected in a robbery in the same area on the same day. They are accused of robbing a person of a sweatshirt shortly after the attempted robbery, Grayson said.

The teens were taken into custody and transported to the East Central Regional Juvenile Center in Anoka County. Grayson says they’re expected to face robbery and assault charges.

Story updated to include new information from Rochester police.

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