Trio Of Teens Arrested After Lockport Armed Robbery

LOCKPORT, IL — Three teenagers were arrested Monday after an armed robbery in Lockport.

Lockport Police responded at 4:51 p.m. Monday to Parkview Lane and Lawrence Avenue after the victim, a 17-year-old male, called police. The 17-year-old was walking home when three males, one of whom he knew, offered him a ride. The victim got into the vehicle and then was threatened with a knife and a handgun, police said.

The three males demanded the victim's cell phone and cash, according to police. The victim gave his money to the offenders and then was allowed to exit the vehicle. Police said responding officers were able to locate a vehicle at Bruce Road and Briggs Street that matched the description provided by the victim. Three males were in the vehicle and were all taken into custody.

Police said after a search of the vehicle, officers located two knives and a replica handgun.

Vincent Kirsch, 19, of Joliet; Julian Brandon, 19, of Crest Hill; and a 17-year-old from Lockport were all charged with armed robbery and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. Kirsch and Brandon were both transferred to Will County Jail. Police said the 17-year-old was transferred to the River Valley Juvenile Detention Center.

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