2 teens arrested in series of King County armed robberies

SEATTLE — Two teens were arrested last week after a series of armed robberies in King County over the past several weeks.

Police said an 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy were arrested at two separate locations in West Seattle.

Investigators believe the two suspects were responsible for about a dozen armed robberies in West Seattle, Ballard, Sea-Tac, Burien and White Center.

According to police, victims and witnesses reported multiple suspects in many of the robberies.

Police said during the arrests, investigators found a .38 caliber revolver in the 18-year-old’s pocket.

The suspects were booked into the King County Jail and Youth Services Center.

Investigators said the investigation remains ongoing and detectives expect to make additional arrests.

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