St.Elizabeth teen nabbed for robbing hardware

A 17-year-old boy is now in police custody following his arrest on suspicion of robbery with aggravation, and illegal possession of firearm and ammunition.

The incident occured on Thursday, August 27, in  Balaclava, St. Elizabeth.

Reports from the Balaclava police are that about 2:50 p.m., the teen and another man allegedly held up the cashier at a hardware store in the community and robbed her of a sum of cash.

The Balaclava police responded swiftly to the alarm that was raised, and the teen was later nabbed as he hid behind a bar in the area.

When searched, a .38 Revolver loaded with five .38 rounds of ammunition was taken from him.

He remains in police custody as the investigation continues.

The police are urging his accomplice to turn himself in immediately.

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