Three Hammond teens were charged Friday after beating and taking an iPhone from a kid that stole a “blunt” from them the day before.
One teen, 17, and two others, both 16, were charged with Level 2 felony robbery resulting in serious bodily injury and Level 3 armed robbery.
All three are wanted. The 17-year-old and one 16-year-old are ordered to be held on a $7,500 cash bond each. Another teen, 16, is ordered held without bail.
The Post-Tribune is not naming the teens because they are under 18.
Hammond Police responded early on Jan. 13 to the 3200 block of 163rd Street.
The victim said the trio invited him over to smoke marijuana. He slipped into the back seat of a car parked into a garage.
The older teen stepped out of the car and forced the victim to the backyard while holding a switchblade to his throat. The three kids beat him and took his stuff, including an iPhone, Apple cards, and his backpack.
One teen, 16, beat the victim over the head with part of a bed frame, according to the affidavit. While on the ground, the older teen and the other 16-year-old beat, kicked and stomped him.
The kid was “too hurt” to ride his bike home. A witness called 911 and he was taken to the hospital. He had a broken nose, swollen eye and cuts.
The victim admitted he stole part of a “blunt” from them the day before.
Police found the trio and the victim’s cellphone on the older teen.
