Six arrested in west-end cellphone robberies
Patrol officers arrested six people Sunday night in a string of cellphone robberies in the west end.
Police report that the suspects made appointments with people to purchase their phones, but then took them by force.
A dozen cellphones were recovered.
Staff-Sgt. Stephanie Burns said Monday that detectives with the robbery unit are investigating and warned people to be cautious when they’re selling items online, particularly small but valuable electronics.
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