Overview
- Two masked juveniles robbed a lemonade stand at 157 West Ninth St on June 10 when one displayed a firearm and the pair seized the cash box without physically harming the 11- and 12-year-old siblings.
- Police arrested a 14-year-old in connection with the case days later and charged him with two counts of armed robbery and unlawful possession of a firearm; he is expected to be handled in juvenile court.
- Boston Police released three new photos on July 2 and described the second suspect as a light-skinned Black boy about 11 years old wearing a balaclava, dressed in black and carrying a backpack.
- Investigators are urging anyone with information to call Boston Police Detectives at 617-343-4742 or submit anonymous tips through CrimeStoppers at 1-800-494-TIPS, by texting TIP to CRIME, or online.
- The community reopened the Byrne siblings' stand with large turnout and public officials present and the case has prompted local discussion about youth gun access, police surveillance use, and juvenile-court handling.