16-year-old charged as an adult for alleged Monroe armed robbery

MONROE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A 16-year-old will be charged as an adult after being accused of armed robbery in Monroe Sunday morning.

According to the Monroe Police Department, officers responded to the 500 block of East Green Street at 11:15 a.m., where the victim reported being approached by a man who pointed handgun at him and demanded personal property.

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The victim reportedly said the suspect was known to them: Jakeem Mungo.

As officers began a K9 track in the area, Mungo, 16, of Monroe, exited a nearby residence, saw the approaching officers, and immediately surrendered. Officers say he was found in possession of the property that had just been reported stolen…

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