FLORIDA — A 12-year-old boy in Lee County has been taken into custody after deputies say he carried out two armed robberies at a local park, confronting victims with a knife and demanding their belongings. The case has drawn significant attention not only for the seriousness of the charges but also because of the suspect’s extremely young age.
Deputies Say Victims, Including Another Minor, Were Threatened
According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, the robberies occurred on December 12 at a neighborhood park. Investigators say the juvenile approached multiple victims, including another minor, and threatened them with a knife before demanding items such as shoes and a backpack…