A 14-year-old boy on a basketball court was robbed of his shoes while an AK-15 style weapon was pointed at him, Akron Police confirmed, and the search is on for the five wanted suspects.
The robbery happened at Paterson Park at 800 Paterson Ave. at approximately 1:20 p.m. on May 26, APD said.
APD stated the 14-year-old boy told police he was on the basketball court when he was approached by at least five males. One of the suspects pointed an AR-15-style weapon at the victim and demanded his shoes, according to APD.APD said the victim complied, and the suspect stole his shoes and took off in a dark gray car with a spoiler on the back.Anyone with information on this robbery is urged to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip.
You can also share tips by calling Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-COPS or texting TIPSCO with the information to 274637.
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