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Miami Police Investigating Armed Robbery in Little Havana

Miami Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place Tuesday afternoon in Little Havana.

It happened just after 3:30 p.m. at Northwest 21st Avenue and West Flagler Street.

According to detectives, the male victims, who are both 15, were confronted by three young robbers who demanded their belongings.

In addition, one of the suspects reportedly threatened the victims with a gun. Once the robbers took off with their belongings, the victims called for help.

A perimeter was set up by police and just minutes later, one of the three suspects was located and taken into custody. The other two male suspects remain at large. They are both described as Hispanic males, between the ages of 16 and 18.

18-year-old Jonathan Valenzuela has been charged with two counts of armed robbery and one count of resisting arrest without violence.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the other suspects is urged to call Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS.

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