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Shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14, police say that officers from the Frederick Police Department’s Patrol Division were called to the area of Peters Lane and North East Street to investigate a reported robbery that had just taken place.
Investigators said the following day that it was determined a 14-year-old who was known to his victim asked for a ride to another location in Frederick City, to which he complied.
When they arrived at the agreed upon location, the teen allegedly took out a knife and advised the driver that he was taking the keys to the vehicle. When the victim refused, the teen attempted to stab him with a knife before fleeing the area.
A canvas of the area led investigators to a nearby hotel, where the 14-year-old was taken into custody without further incident. His name is not being released due to his age.
The teen was charged with:
- Attempted armed carjacking;
- Attempted armed robbery;
- Attempted motor vehicle theft;
- Attempted theft of between $1,500 and $25,000;
- First-degree assault;
- Second-degree assault;
- Malicious destruction of property under $1,000.
Detectives say that there were at least two other suspects involved in the incident. Anyone with information has been asked to contact Det. Jones by calling or texting (240) 674-7058 or emailing KJones@FrederickMDPolice.org.
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