CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — On October 13, 2024, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Akron Street in response to a possible robbery. Upon arrival, police spoke with a juvenile and his grandfather, who reported that around 7:30 PM, the juvenile was walking near Douglas Avenue when four other male juveniles approached him on bicycles. The suspects reportedly asked for money and demanded his cell phone.
When the victim refused, the group allegedly attacked him, choking him and punching him in the chest. During the assault, the attackers threatened to kill the juvenile and destroy his phone. The victim managed to escape the scene.
Police have identified one of the juvenile suspects, who was later brought in for questioning. However, the suspect requested an attorney during the interview. Law enforcement officials did not provide any updates on the possible identity of the other suspects involved.
The case remains under investigation.