Crime & Safety

Man Who Stole Scooter From Boy Arrested

The robbery occurred on Christmas Day in Covina.

LA County Sheriff deputies arrested man suspected of committing a strong-arm robbery against an 11-year-old boy in Covina Friday.

Francisco Rodriguez, 18, allegedly forcefully grabbed a scooter from the boy in the 1300 block of Citrus Avenue in the afternoon of Christmas Day, Dec. 25. Β Β 

The stolen scooter was later recovered and returned to the boy.

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