12-year-old arrested in connection to assault, attempted robbery in Columbia

HOWARD COUNTY, Md. (WBFF) — A 12-year-old boy was arrested for allegedly assaulting and attempting to rob a man Saturday morning in Columbia, according to Howard County Police.

Shortly before 7 a.m. on June 27, officers were called to the 7200 block of Cradlerock Way.

There, a man reported that he was approached by two male suspects who assaulted him and tried to steal his belongings, police said.

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There were no serious injuries reported.

Police arrested a 12-year-old boy from Columbia and charged him with robbery.

A description of the second suspect was not immediately made available.