Five teens arrested after knifepoint robbery in Oldbury
A 14-year-old boy was targeted at knifepoint.
Last updated 16th May 2022
Five teenagers have been arrested by police after an armed robbery in Oldbury.
It happened on Halesowen Street on Saturday night.
The 14-year-old victim was targeted at around 8.15pm when he was threatened with a machete by offenders who stole his phone, coat and hat.
Officers were alerted to the robbery just after 8.30pm by the victim’s dad.
An 18-year-old man was arrested and a large machete recovered.
The four other teens were detained after a taxi was intercepted on Dudley Road at around 8.50pm.
The boy’s stolen property was recovered from the taxi.
All five were detained on suspicion of robbery and knife possession and remain in custody.
Superintendent Phil Asquith praised the rapid response from officers.
“We sent officers to the scene immediately. They’ve quickly identified a suspect and through some enquiries at the scene identified the taxi, tracked its movements and pulled it over.
“We had all five in custody just 20 minutes after receiving the 999 call – so a really good job.
“This must have been a really scary, upsetting incident for the boy. I’m pleased we’ve managed to reunite him with his property and wish him all the best for the future.”