A juvenile, aged 14, has been apprehended concerning an armed theft that occurred last week at a children’s lemonade stand in South Boston, officials announced on Friday.
The incident unfolded on Wednesday afternoon near West Ninth Street, where two suspects allegedly confronted the young entrepreneurs, brandishing a firearm and seizing their cash box.
Authorities confirmed that the detained teenager is now facing several firearm-related accusations, including two counts each of armed robbery and unlawful firearm possession.
Meanwhile, the second suspect involved in the crime is still on the run.
Two masked individuals were seen fleeing with a pink box following the armed robbery in South Boston on June 10, 2026. (Boston Police Department)
The suspects allegedly targeted a lemonade stand run by an 11-year-old girl and her 12-year-old brother, CBS 4 Boston reported.
The Boston Police Department (BPD) said the pair made several passes by the stand before approaching and asking whether Apple Pay was accepted.
Before the children could respond, the suspects allegedly grabbed the cash box, with one flashing a black firearm tucked into his waistband.
The Boston Herald reported that the suspects allegedly stole about $50 from the cash box.
Two robbery suspects are seen near a doorway in Boston on June 10, 2026. (Boston Police Department)
Police said the 14-year-old suspect was arrested Friday after the police released surveillance video and photos of the two suspects Thursday afternoon in an effort to generate leads.
In the video, the suspects were seen wearing black face coverings, with one also carrying a black backpack and a pink box believed to be containing the cash.
Surveillance video captures two individuals walking through a neighborhood in South Boston on June 10, 2026. (Boston Police Department)
Officials said the teen will be processed as a juvenile delinquent and is expected to be arraigned in Boston Juvenile Court on delinquency charges.
The police said it is actively reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident and urged anyone with information about the second suspect to contact detectives at (617) 343-4742.
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