Crime & Safety
Group Of About 10 Juveniles Assaulted Teen In Arlington, Police Say
A teen was hospitalized after an assault on North Quincy Street. Another teen was taken into custody, Arlington police said.
ARLINGTON, VA — A teenage boy was hospitalized after a group of about 10 juveniles assaulted him and tried to steal clothing items on North Quincy Street, according to police.
Officers were dispatched to around 2 p.m. Monday to investigate the for a report of an assault in the 1600 block of Norther Quincy Street.
The boy was outside when the group approached and allegedly began assaulting him and attempting to steal clothing items, police said. Some members of the group were known to him, according to police.
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The suspects fled. The boy sustained injuries that were not life-threatening and was taken to an area hospital, police said.
Responding officers found someone nearby who matched the description of one of the suspects and took him into custody, according to police.
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Police obtained petitions for the suspect, also a teenage boy, for assault by mob and attempted robbery.
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