FIVE teenagers have been arrested in Oldbury after a boy was robbed at knifepoint.
The 14-year-old victim was in Halesowen Street at around 8.15 pm when he was threatened with a machete.
His phone, coat and hat were also stolen.
Police were alerted to the robbery just after 8.30 pm by the victim’s dad and quickly deployed officers to the scene.
An 18-year-old man was arrested, and a large machete was recovered.
Enquires helped officers establish that four other suspects had made off in a taxi.
The taxi firm was identified and intercepted by police in Dudley Road at around 8:50 pm where four passengers – two aged 15, one 16 and a 17-year-old – were arrested.
The victim’s stolen property was recovered from the taxi.
Superintendent Phil Asquith said: “We sent officers to the scene immediately.
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“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.
“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.”
All five teenagers remain in custody.
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