SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a robbery and have arrested a 14-year-old boy.
Just before 1a.m. Tuesday, officers responded to a carjacking in the area of 8600 E. Cherry Creek in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.
Upon arrival, officers contacted a 19-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman. They reported that while sitting inside a blue 2012 Jeep Wranger when they were approached by the 14-year-old and three other unknown suspects.
The suspects demanded the victim’s phones, and the 18-year-old woman ran from the vehicle. The suspects pulled the 19-year-old from the vehicle, began punching him, and forcibly took his iPhone and Apple watch. One of the suspects also said he had a gun. However, no gun was seen, according to Davidson.
The suspects then got into the Jeep and fled the scene. No one was seriously injured, according to Davidson.
A police officer observed the Jeep and suspects fleeing from the vehicle in the 1900 block of south Longford. Officers began searching the area, and a Sedgwick County drone unit and WPD K9 responded to assist as well.
Police found the 14-year-old hiding in the area and arrested him without further incident and booked into the Juvenile Detention Facility.