Two teens arrested in armed robberies near Woods Park in Lincoln

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A pair of teenagers were arrested this week in connection with two armed robberies near Woods Park.

A 16-year-old boy was taken into custody Monday and charged with three counts of robbery.

A 15-year-old boy is facing a charge of aiding and abetting a robbery.

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About 8:50 p.m. on May 13, they robbed a man at gunpoint near 35th and Randolph streets, police said. They got away with $161.

Then 10 minutes later, they held up two people who were walking near 32nd and J streets, stealing a phone.

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