CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Three teens were arrested by Cape Coral Police Department for a Cultural Park robbery on Thursday.
Officers said they got a 9-1-1 call on behalf of the victim, who needed emergency medical services after being jumped at the park, located on the 500 block of Cultural Park Blvd S.
Police responded to the scene where the victim stated three teenagers took turns in the beating. The victim reported that these three suspects took their phone and credit cards before fleeing the scene.
Detectives from CCPD's Violent Crimes Unit responded and the victim was able to track the stolen cell phone before going to the hospital. The phone was found at a nearby location where one of the suspects lived
Officers found the stolen cell phone discarded in a neighbor’s trash bin. Detectives were able to locate one of the suspects who lived in the area and confirmed accounts of them being at the park earlier.
Detectives were able to pinpoint the other two suspects. Upon investigation, all reported being involved in the altercation.
CCPD's investigation revealed that the victim was sitting in a pavilion at the park when the teenagers attacked in an alleged ambush-style attack and stole the victim’s belongings, including the victim’s cellphone, so they were unable to call for help.
The teens are all being charged with Robbery, Felony Battery and Obstructing Justice.
