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.

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

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

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.