Two teens arrested after armed backpack robbery in Dorchester with loaded Glock recovered
Boston, MA — Two juvenile males were arrested Friday morning after a victim was robbed at gunpoint in Dorchester, leading police on a brief search that ended with both suspects in custody and a loaded firearm recovered.
Officers from District C-11 responded to a call around 7:22 a.m. for a person with a gun near the intersection of Talbot Avenue and Dorchester Avenue. The suspects, later identified as 14 and 17 years old, allegedly displayed a firearm during the robbery and stole the victim’s backpack before fleeing the area.
Responding units received detailed descriptions and immediately began canvassing the neighborhood. One suspect was located near Ocean Street and Roslin Street, while the second was found shortly after in front of 62 Roslin Street. Both were taken into custody without further incident.
Detectives processed the scene and recovered a Glock 48 semi-automatic handgun containing seven rounds in a magazine capable of holding ten. The weapon was allegedly used during the robbery.
The 17-year-old is facing several firearm-related charges, including armed robbery, possession of a loaded and large-capacity firearm, carrying without a license, and possessing ammunition without an FID card. The 14-year-old is charged with armed robbery. Both are expected to be arraigned in Dorchester Juvenile Court.
The incident adds to ongoing concerns about youth involvement in violent crime across the city and highlights the continued recovery of illegal firearms from juvenile suspects.
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Key Points
- Two juveniles, ages 14 and 17, were arrested after robbing a victim at gunpoint in Dorchester Friday morning
- A loaded Glock 48 handgun was recovered with seven rounds in a 10-round capacity magazine
- Both suspects are facing armed robbery charges, with the 17-year-old also charged with multiple firearms offenses