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16-year-old charged as an adult for alleged Monroe armed robbery
MONROE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A 16-year-old will be charged as an adult after being accused of armed robbery in Monroe Sunday morning.
According to the Monroe Police Department, officers responded to the 500 block of East Green Street at 11:15 a.m., where the victim reported being approached by a man who pointed handgun at him and demanded personal property.
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The victim reportedly said the suspect was known to them: Jakeem Mungo.
As officers began a K9 track in the area, Mungo, 16, of Monroe, exited a nearby residence, saw the approaching officers, and immediately surrendered. Officers say he was found in possession of the property that had just been reported stolen.
A search of the residence led to the alleged recovery of the firearm described by the victim. The gun was later confirmed that it was reported stolen out of Charlotte.
Mungo is charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon. He is currently being held in a juvenile detention facility where a judge will set his conditions of release.
The Monroe Police Department commends the swift work of its officers and will continue working diligently to bring offenders to justice and ensure the safety of our neighborhoods.
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