Crime & Safety

Cleveland Heights Teen Attempts to Rob Boy, Runs Off With Hat

Police arrested the 16-year-old and charged him in the strong-arm robbery.

A 16-year-old Cleveland Heights resident is accused of knocking down a 15-year-old, attempting to rob him and stealing his hat, Cleveland Heights Police said.

The incident happened at 7:20 p.m. near the corner of Washington and Lee. Police arrested the suspect and charged him in the strong-arm robbery.

Reports compiled from call logs and information from the Cleveland Heights Police Department.

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