An 11-year-old in Alachua County, Florida, has been arrested and charged with armed carjacking and robbery following two attempted incidents involving a replica firearm. The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office reports that the child approached victims in the Meadowbrook neighborhood, demanding car keys while brandishing the toy gun, which was later identified as a novelty lighter.
The first attempt was unsuccessful, but an hour later, the same child tried to rob another pair of individuals in the Hills of Santa Fe neighborhood. With the details from witness accounts, law enforcement quickly located the suspect at a nearby residence. The case raises significant questions about youth crime and safety in the community, prompting an investigation as police respond to increasing concerns about such incidents involving minors.
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