ARLINGTON, VA — Three teens were arrested Tuesday after police said they pulled a knife on another teen and robbed him.
Arlington police responded to a reported robbery in the 900 block of 15th Street South around 6:30 p.m. The victim was outside when three teens approached him and demanded his shoes, police said.
One of the teens pulled out a knife, and the group threatened the victim, stole his shoes, and ran away, according to police.
Officers searched the area and later located three people matching the suspects' descriptions in the 1200 block of Hayes Street. Police also recovered a knife.
The three were taken into custody and charged with robbery and conspiracy to commit a felony.
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