15-year-old boy threatened with knife and BB gun outside Leamington McDonald's

Warwickshire Police responded a report of an armed robbery involving a 15-year-old boy in Leamington last weekend.

The incident occurred after two offenders threatened the victim, a 15-year-old boy, before stealing his bag with cash in it and making off in a vehicle.

The victim was reportedly threatened with what police believe to be a BB gun and a knife during the robbery.

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The robbery occurred around 7.10pm on Saturday February 15 outside the McDonald's restaurant in Queensway, Leamington.

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The offenders were found on the A444 Bedworth bypass in Nuneaton around midday yesterday (Sunday February 16) by officers with the Warwickshire Operational Patrol Unit (OPU).

A Warwickshire Police dog, PD Delta, who serves as a tactical firearms dog, also helped in the apprehension of the offenders.

Police arrested two 18-year-old men from Coventry and a 16-year-old male from Coventry on suspicion of robbery.

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The bag belonging to the victim was recovered during the arrests by police.

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Car seized by police in connection to Leamington robbery

OPU officers also seized a vehicle during the arrest of the three suspects.

One of the 18-year-olds remains in police custody today (Monday February 17).

The other two teenagers arrested have been released on police bail.

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