Crime & Safety
Two Teens Arrested in Montco After Robbery at Knife-Point: Cops
Two Montco teens were arrested after pinning another teen to the ground and threatening to "poke his eye out" as they robbed him.

ABINGTON, PA -- Two teenagers have been arrested after robbing another teen at knife-point on Tuesday night, according to the Abington Township Police Department.
The suspects, 15-year-olds from Roslyn and Glenside, met up with the 18-year-old victim in Baederwood Park at about 5 p.m., police said. They were with one other teen and were on their way to "meet girls" on Highland Avenue, according to an incident report. The boy from Roslyn was listed as a runaway with the police department, authorities said.
Police said that when the group entered the park, the two 15-year-olds pinned the 18-year-old to the ground, held a knife to his face, and robbed him of several valuables on his person. Among the items stolen were an iPhone 7, Apple Watch, and Louis Vuitton belt, authorities said. The victims told the boy they would "poke your eye out" if he moved.
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The fourth teen on the scene tried to stop the robbery and stayed with the victim when the suspects fled, police said.
The suspects were quickly arrested after the crime was reported. Both suspects will be tried as adults, the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office said. They have both been charged with robbery with threat of serious injury, unlawful restraint, and related offenses.
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No injuries were reported.
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