Three juveniles are in custody following reports of an armed robbery in Paducah.

Paducah Police said officers responded to Minnich Avenue after receiving reports of an armed robbery. A juvenile male initially told officers he was walking down the street when a black passenger car stopped beside him. He said two suspects got out of the vehicle, assaulted him, and stole his cell phone. He said during the incident, one of the suspects pointed a handgun at him.

Officers later located two juvenile males matching the suspect description on Harrison Street. Officers said they recovered the individual’s cell phone and student identification card from the suspects. Officers said they recovered a black .40 caliber handgun from some nearby bushes.

Both juveniles were taken into custody and lodged

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