>>Lynchburg Officers Arrested A 17 Year-Old, Charged Him With Armed Robbery
(Lynchburg, VA) -- A 17-year-old boy was arrested in Lynchburg after an armed robbery incident on Sunday afternoon.
Scott Kimbler with more.Preview: Voicer Script:
Officials say the suspect approached a woman using a public restroom, displayed what appeared to be a handgun, and took her purse. Police reports show officers located and arrested the suspect within 20 minutes, discovering that he had a pellet gun resembling a real firearm. WSLS reports the suspect is currently in a juvenile detention facility awaiting formal charges. Authorities are asking for anyone with additional information to come forward.