A juvenile has been arrested in connection to an armed robbery that occurred in Henry County on June 30. According to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, one juvenile suspect has been arrested in connection to the robbery that occurred in the Walmart parking lot located at 976 Commonwealth Blvd.

When the robbery was reported, the caller reported that her juvenile son and his friends were approached by several young males in a blue-colored vehicle while walking through the parking lot. According to the victims, the vehicle pulled up beside them, and after a brief interaction, several occupants of the vehicle brandished firearms.

The suspects, who had their faces partially covered, took two bookbags from the juveniles before fleeing the scene at a high rate of speed toward Virginia Avenue. The stolen items included an iPhone 13, clothing, phone chargers, and cologne.

During the investigation, deputies obtained surveillance footage from nearby businesses. Video evidence captured the vehicle pulling up to the juveniles, followed by the victims approaching the car. Moments later, the vehicle sped away from the scene.

The juvenile that has been taken into custody is being held the W.W. Moore Juvenile Detention Facility in Danville. The incident is still under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at (276) 638-8751 .