Armed robbery at dc 7-eleven leads to arrest of 11 and 14 year olds

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two young boys, ages 11 and 14, have been arrested and charged with robbery after allegedly targeting a 7-Eleven store on Benning Road in Northeast DC early Monday morning.

Key Points

Robbery occurred just before 8 a.m. Monday at 7-Eleven on Benning Road NE
Suspects are 11 and 14 years old, both from Southeast D.C.
One boy reportedly brandished a gun and stole about $30 from the register

Robbery unfolds during early morning store visit

According to police, the two suspects entered the convenience store in the 2500 block of Benning Road NE shortly before 8 a.m. A witness stated that one of the boys asked about nacho prices, purchased a sweet tea, and left the store. The other suspect remained inside.

That second boy reportedly asked a store employee for a bag before revealing a handgun and demanding money from the register. He then reached over the counter, took approximately $30 in cash, and fled the scene with the other youth.

Both suspects arrested and charged

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The Metropolitan Police Department later arrested the two boys and charged them with robbery. Their identities have not been released due to their age. The investigation remains ongoing.

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