Two Juveniles Arrested for Instagram Shoe Sale Armed Robbery in Laurel

Two Juveniles Arrested for Instagram Shoe Sale Armed Robbery in Laurel
Police Handcuffs- File Photo - Arrest

LAUREL, MD – On September 16 at approximately 11:00 a.m., officers responded to a robbery report in the 100 block of Charlotte Drive. The victim had posted pictures of shoes for sale on Instagram and arranged a meeting with the known suspects.

During the transaction, the suspects brandished a black handgun, took the victim’s property, and fled the scene.

Both suspects, a 14-year-old male and a 15-year-old male from Laurel, were later located by officers and arrested. The case is under investigation.