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Gunpoint Robbery of Teen Sparks High-Speed Chase
2 Jul
Summary
- Four teens allegedly robbed a 14-year-old at gunpoint for cash and a watch.
- The suspects fled, leading sheriff's deputies on a chase.
- A firearm was discarded during the pursuit before arrests were made.
Four teenagers are accused of robbing a 14-year-old boy at gunpoint in Palm City. The incident occurred on the night of July 1st, beginning around 1 a.m. when the victim was lured to Dyer Point Road and Beach Way Avenue under the pretense of a clothing resale. Upon arrival, the victim was forced into a white vehicle and had a gun pointed at him.
After taking approximately $150 in cash and a fake Rolex watch, the assailants kicked the victim out of the car and fled the scene. A 911 call reported the armed robbery, and a K-9 unit located the vehicle, alerting a sheriff's helicopter. Deputies pursued the white Kia, which was occupied by four individuals in ski masks.
The chase ensued westward until the suspects encountered stop sticks deployed by deputies at Pratt Whitney Road. The individuals then discarded a firearm from the vehicle and fled on foot into the High Point neighborhood. Three suspects surrendered to deputies, while the 18-year-old driver was eventually apprehended after a prolonged evasion.
