UTICA, N.Y. – A 13-year-old boy is facing an attempted robbery charge after police say he threatened another juvenile with a handgun while trying to steal a bicycle.
The incident occurred Aug. 28 on Square Street, where the victim told officers he was confronted by another juvenile who brandished a gun, racked it, and demanded his bike. The victim refused, escaped on the bicycle, and contacted the Utica Police Department.
Investigators with the Juvenile Aid Unit obtained surveillance video capturing the encounter. With support from the Mohawk Valley Crime Analysis Center, detectives identified the suspect and filed charges.
The 13-year-old was charged with attempted first-degree robbery and issued an appearance ticket returnable to Family Court.
Key Points
- A 13-year-old allegedly threatened another juvenile with a handgun in an attempted bike robbery.
- The victim fled and notified Utica police, who recovered surveillance video of the incident.
- The suspect was charged with attempted first-degree robbery and referred to Family Court.