Chicago police: Teen attacked, robbed 19-year-old on North Side

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A 16-year-old boy is facing a felony robbery charge after police say he and two others attacked and robbed a 19-year-old man earlier this month on Chicago’s North Side.

What we know:

The incident happened around 8:48 p.m. on April 4 in the 3500 block of North Hoyne Avenue in the city’s Roscoe Village neighborhood.

According to police, a 19-year-old man was approached by a 16-year-old boy and two other people. The group allegedly struck the victim in the head and body before taking his personal property.

Officers took the 16-year-old into custody. He has been charged with one felony count of robbery.

What we don't know:

It remains unclear whether the two other people involved have been identified.

The Source: The information in this story came from the Chicago Police Department.

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