Three people robbed at gunpoint in Northside

Police dog tracks one suspect

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Posted: 12/05/2012

CINCINNATI - Cincinnati police arrested a teenager after he allegedly robbed three people at gunpoint in Northside late Tuesday night.

The incident occurred about 11:45 p.m. in the 1500 block of Knowlton Street as three people were walking home. Two male suspects approached the trio, brandished handguns and demanded money.

The suspects then ran from the scene. They were intercepted by District Five officers near Powers Street and Colerain Avenue.

Both suspects ran from officers, but a police dog was able to track one of the men. He was apprehended along with a black replica BB gun and property that was stolen from the vicitms.

The person arrested was described as a black male, age 17. He’s been charged with three counts of aggravated robbery. His name isn't being disclosed because he is a juvenile.

Police still are searching for the other suspect, who is described as a black male, about 15 years old and who is five-feet-four-inches tall. He has a medium build, short black hair, was wearing a black hoodie and blue jeans.

Anyone with information about the incident should call Cincinnati police at (513) 569-8500 or CrimeStoppers at (513) 352-3040.

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