Three Teens Charged in Quincy Knifepoint Robbery

QUINCY, MA — Three boys were arrested around midnight Sunday following a reported knife-point robbery near the Quincy Center MBTA station.

Maitiu Sheriff, 18, of Weymouth, a 14-year-old Weymouth boy and a 16-year-old South Boston boy were arrested and charged with armed robbery. Sheriff faces an additional charge of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

Police say the three followed the victim from the train station and demanded money and his bag while holding a knife, according to the Patriot Ledger. A neighbor called police after hearing yelling and witnesses the alleged robbery.

Police found the tree near the train station, where they were taken into custody.

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