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A 14-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery last week that targeted a children’s lemonade stand in South Boston, authorities said Friday.
The robbery happened Wednesday afternoon near West Ninth Street, when two suspects allegedly approached two children operating the stand, stole their cash box and displayed a firearm during the incident.
Officials said the arrested suspect is facing multiple firearm-related charges , including two counts of armed robbery and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm.
The second individual involved remains at large.
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Two masked suspects flee with a pink box following an armed robbery in South Boston on June 10, 2026. (Boston Police Department)
The suspects allegedly targeted a lemonade stand run by an 11-year-old girl and her 12-year-old brother, CBS 4 Boston reported .
The Boston Police Department (BPD) said the pair made several passes by the stand before approaching and asking whether Apple Pay was accepted.
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Before the children could respond, the suspects allegedly grabbed the cash box, with one flashing a black firearm tucked into his waistband.
The Boston Herald reported that the suspects allegedly stole about $50 from the cash box.
Two robbery suspects are seen near a doorway in Boston on June 10, 2026. (Boston Police Department)
Police said the 14-year-old suspect was arrested Friday after the police released surveillance video and photos of the two suspects Thursday afternoon in an effort to generate leads.
In the video, the suspects were seen wearing black face coverings, with one also carrying a black backpack and a pink box believed to be containing the cash.
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Surveillance video captures two individuals walking through a neighborhood in South Boston on June 10, 2026. (Boston Police Department)
Officials said the teen will be processed as a juvenile delinquent and is expected to be arraigned in Boston Juvenile Court on delinquency charges.
The police said it is actively reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident and urged anyone with information about the second suspect to contact detectives at (617) 343-4742.
Bonny Chu is a Breaking and Trending News Writer for Fox News Digital
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The New York Times (US)Independent🔒Center5 days agoA 14-year-old has been charged with armed robbery after stealing a cash box containing approximately $80 from two siblings at a lemonade stand in Boston. The incident took place in broad daylight, according to police and family members.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a straightforward account of an armed robbery involving a minor without apparent ideological framing, loaded language, or selective sourcing. It does not take a stance on the legal system, juvenile justice, or broader social issues.
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Fox News (US)IndependentCenter6 days agoA 14-year-old has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a children's lemonade stand in South Boston. The incident occurred when two masked suspects allegedly approached the stand, stole a cash box, and displayed a firearm. The arrested individual faces multiple firearm-related charges, while the second suspect remains at large. The victims were an 11-year-old girl and her 12-year-old brother.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a criminal incident without overtly favoring any political perspective. It provides factual details about the arrest, charges, and the nature of the crime, without using loaded language or emphasizing political implications. The framing is neutral, focusing on the event itself
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- press release CBS 4 Boston
- press release The Boston Herald
USA TodayParty-alignedCenter6 days agoA teen was arrested following an armed robbery at a children's lemonade stand, according to local police.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a crime without taking a stance or using biased language. It does not frame the event politically or ideologically.
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- government Local Police Department
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