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Updated: 09/26/2012 01:32 | By Channel NewsAsia

Three youths arrested for robbery

Three youths arrested for robbery


Three youths arrested for robbery

SINGAPORE : Three youths, aged between 17 and 19, have been arrested for robbery with hurt.

Police said they received a report on September 5 at 1.14am.

A 21—year—old man said he and his friend were robbed by three men in a shopping mall located along Orchard Road.

The suspects had assaulted the victims before robbing them of S$230.

On Tuesday, at about 1am, police officers mounted an operation at Woodlands Avenue 6 and Telok Blangah Crescent.

A male suspect and his two accomplices were arrested.

Investigations are ongoing.

Anyone who is convicted for robbery with hurt can be jailed a maximum of 20 years and be given a minimum of 12 strokes of the cane.

— CNA/ms

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