BARSTOW, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Two 15-year-old Barstow juveniles were arrested on suspicion of robbery after allegedly robbing a man and later assaulting him inside a Lenwood Road business Monday evening.
Police said officers responded at approximately 6:40 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026, to a disturbance at a business in the 2800 block of Lenwood Road.
According to the written statement, multiple callers reported a physical altercation inside the business involving a white adult male and two Black males. Employees reportedly removed the two juveniles from the business and locked the doors before officers arrived.
Officers located and detained the two juveniles, both identified as 15-year-old Barstow residents. During the investigation, officers learned the juveniles had initially contacted the victim at a nearby location and robbed him. The victim then chased the juveniles in an attempt to recover his property.
Police said a second confrontation occurred inside the business, where the juveniles allegedly assaulted the victim until they were removed and law enforcement was notified.
The victim sustained minor injuries and was treated and released at the scene by medical personnel.
Both juveniles were arrested on suspicion of violating California Penal Code 211, robbery, and were booked into the San Bernardino County Juvenile Hall facility in Apple Valley.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Officer Ronald Watkins at rwatkins@barstowca.gov or (760) 255-5111. Those wishing to remain anonymous may provide information through the We-Tip hotline by calling 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or visiting www.wetip.com.
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