A teen was arrested in connection with an armed robbery of a lemonade stand in South Boston on Wednesday.Boston police said a 14-year-old male was taken into custody on Friday and will be charged with two counts of armed robbery and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm.The suspect will be arraigned in Boston juvenile court.On June 10, Juliette Bryne, 11, and her 12-year-old brother, David, were selling lemonade at the corner of East and West Ninth streets.The siblings were approached by two suspects who initially asked them if they accepted Apple Pay, according to a Boston police report.Before the Brynes could answer, one of the suspects allegedly flashed a gun at them and stole their box of cash, which contained around $50.Police released video of the suspects, who fled toward Dorchester Street.In the aftermath of the robbery, the South Boston community rallied around the siblings, who wanted to turn a terrible situation into something positive.On Friday, the Brynes hosted another lemonade stand, where all the proceeds will go to several Boston youth organizations.The line for this stand wrapped around the corner, and included neighbors, Boston police officers, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, and Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden.”Let’s get back out there and make this a positive thing; let’s show them it’s great to live here, and it’s safe, and it’s fun, and this is what happens when our community rallies around each other,” said Katelyn Angotto, a neighbor.Stop & Shop donated 25 gallons of lemonade and $2,000 to the kids’ charity of choice.”It makes me feel grateful. Like because all these people are helping and they are here to support us,” said Juliette.
BOSTON —
A teen was arrested in connection with an armed robbery of a lemonade stand in South Boston on Wednesday.
Boston police said a 14-year-old male was taken into custody on Friday and will be charged with two counts of armed robbery and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm.
The suspect will be arraigned in Boston juvenile court.
On June 10, Juliette Bryne, 11, and her 12-year-old brother, David, were selling lemonade at the corner of East and West Ninth streets.
The siblings were approached by two suspects who initially asked them if they accepted Apple Pay, according to a Boston police report.
Before the Brynes could answer, one of the suspects allegedly flashed a gun at them and stole their box of cash, which contained around $50.
Police released video of the suspects, who fled toward Dorchester Street.
In the aftermath of the robbery, the South Boston community rallied around the siblings, who wanted to turn a terrible situation into something positive.
On Friday, the Brynes hosted another lemonade stand, where all the proceeds will go to several Boston youth organizations.
The line for this stand wrapped around the corner, and included neighbors, Boston police officers, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, and Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden.
“Let’s get back out there and make this a positive thing; let’s show them it’s great to live here, and it’s safe, and it’s fun, and this is what happens when our community rallies around each other,” said Katelyn Angotto, a neighbor.
Stop & Shop donated 25 gallons of lemonade and $2,000 to the kids’ charity of choice.
“It makes me feel grateful. Like because all these people are helping and they are here to support us,” said Juliette.