LYNCHBURG, Va. – UPDATE
The Lynchburg Police Department arrested two teenagers in connection to Wednesday afternoon’s armed robbery.
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Police say two victims were attacked by a group of six men armed with handguns in the 700 block of Grady Road.
A 14-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy were arrested in connection to the incident and police charged them both with the following:
- Robbery with a firearm
- Malicious wounding
- Hit & run with injury
- Carjacking
- Use of a firearm in commission of a felony
- Grand larceny
- Assault by mob
- Brandishing
- Possession of a firearm under the age of 18
Police said additional charges are pending for other suspects are pending.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Detective Bond at (434) 455-6161 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Enter a tip online at http://p3tips.com or use the P3 app on a mobile device.
If you live in the area and think you may have video of the incident via security or doorbell cameras, you can contact the Lynchburg Police Department at (434) 455-6174 or share the footage on the Neighbors portal.
ORIGINAL
The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that left two injured Wednesday afternoon.
At about 3:19 p.m., officers responded to the 700 block of Grady Street for reports of an armed robbery.
According to authorities, the two victims in the incident said they were attacked by six men armed with handguns. Police say the suspects also tried to steal a car but crashed in the same area before running away.
Police were able to catch two of the suspects and took them into custody.
The two victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the incident and were treated at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Authorities said charges are pending and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Detective Bond at (434) 455-6161 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Enter a tip online at http://p3tips.com or use the P3 app on a mobile device.
If you live in the area and think you may have video of the incident via security or doorbell cameras, you can contact the Lynchburg Police Department at (434) 455-6174 or share the footage on the Neighbors portal.