{"id":240470,"date":"2026-04-21T15:29:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T15:29:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/240470\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T15:29:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T15:29:20","slug":"orlando-teen-allegedly-steals-cellphones-from-seller-at-gunpoint-police-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/240470\/","title":{"rendered":"Orlando teen allegedly steals cellphones from seller at gunpoint, police say"},"content":{"rendered":"

Orlando police arrested a 17-year-old boy earlier this month after he allegedly used a gun to rob a victim attempting to sell cellphones. <\/p>\n

On Wednesday, April 1, Orlando Police Department officers responded to the 900 block of S Kirkman Avenue in reference to an armed robbery incident. When officers arrived, they met a victim who advised that they had arranged to sell cellphones to the teen suspect, according to OPD.<\/p>\n

The victim reportedly told police that during the exchange, the suspect pulled out a firearm before taking the cellphones from the victim. In addition, the victim alleged that the suspect stole approximately $300 in cash.<\/p>\n

\"AdditionalThese stolen cellphones were allegedly found in the teen suspect\u2019s home. (Photo: Orlando Police Department)<\/p>\n

Officers located the suspect and detained him in handcuffs. During a search of his residence, Orlando police reportedly recovered the stolen cellphones, along with the firearm that was allegedly used during the incident.<\/p>\n

In a media release, OPD said that investigators soon discovered that the recovered firearm had been reported stolen in 2023.<\/p>\n

The suspect was arrested and charged with the following: armed robbery, third-degree grand theft (over $750 but less than $5,000), and possession of a firearm by a minor.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Orlando Police Department reminds residents to use caution when conducting online purchases or exchanges,\u201d said OPD. \u201cWhenever possible, meet in safe, public locations or utilize designated e-commerce exchange zones for added safety.\u201d<\/p>\n

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