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Child Robbed of Halloween Candy at Gunpoint

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Updated: 11/01/2012 12:38 pm
MEMPHIS, TN (abc24.com) - Memphis police are searching for the suspect that robbed a 12-year-old boy at gunpoint in the Parkway Village area Halloween night.

Officers were called to the area of Castleman Street and Judy Lynn Avenue around 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 31. The young victim told police he was walking home when a car pulled up and stopped, and the driver approached him armed with a handgun demanding his candy and cell phone. The boy handed over the items and the suspect drove off.

Police have not released any further details in the robbery. Anyone with information should call CrimeStoppers at (901) 528-CASH (2274). You can also submit your tip at 528cash.org, or text the word AWARD to 274637 (CRIMES). You will remain anonymous, and you could be eligible to receive a cash reward.

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Suburb - 11/3/2012 12:25 AM
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Over candy and a phone...wow! How low of scum can one get! Did they even get a description of the car? 11:30 is still way too late to be walkin around with all the crazies out!! Hope these fools are caught and when they sit in jail for armed robbery for a bag of candy they will know they were foolish!!

Frayserboi - 11/2/2012 6:47 AM
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That boy should have been at home studying his 4th grade homework!

enyal - 11/1/2012 10:13 PM
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I thought the same thing, but I think the story as reported on channel 5, said he was with his older brother.

marcy - 11/1/2012 4:29 PM
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This is terrible for the child, but what is a 12 year old child doing out at 11:30 at night? I hope whoever did this gets really sick on the candy.
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