Armed robbery at DC 7-Eleven leads to arrest of 11 and 14 year olds

Two young boys charged after holding up Northeast store for $30
Armed robbery at DC 7-Eleven leads to arrest of 11 and 14 year olds
Quick Arrest Made in Northwest D.C. Robbery Attempt WASHINGTON, DC - Following a Northwest robbery attempt, D.C. Metro Police Department’s Third District detectives have swiftly apprehended a suspect. The incident occurred today around 2:53 PM, in the 1200 block of W Street, Northwest. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Lenare Leath, Jr. of Northwest D.C., allegedly brandished a knife and pushed the victim to the ground in an attempt to steal their property. After a struggle, the suspect fled empty-handed but was quickly caught by responding officers. The victim sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital. Leath has been charged with Assault with Intent to Commit Robbery. Photo 107991078 | Arrest © Oleg Dudko | Dreamstime.com

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two young boys, ages 11 and 14, have been arrested and charged with robbery after allegedly targeting a 7-Eleven store on Benning Road in Northeast DC early Monday morning.

Key Points

  • Robbery occurred just before 8 a.m. Monday at 7-Eleven on Benning Road NE
  • Suspects are 11 and 14 years old, both from Southeast D.C.
  • One boy reportedly brandished a gun and stole about $30 from the register

Robbery unfolds during early morning store visit

According to police, the two suspects entered the convenience store in the 2500 block of Benning Road NE shortly before 8 a.m. A witness stated that one of the boys asked about nacho prices, purchased a sweet tea, and left the store. The other suspect remained inside.

That second boy reportedly asked a store employee for a bag before revealing a handgun and demanding money from the register. He then reached over the counter, took approximately $30 in cash, and fled the scene with the other youth.

Both suspects arrested and charged

The Metropolitan Police Department later arrested the two boys and charged them with robbery. Their identities have not been released due to their age. The investigation remains ongoing.