ARMED ROBBERY ENDS IN THE ARREST OF TWO JUVENILE BROTHERS
LABELLE, FL. -- After executing a search warrant during the early morning hours of Friday, January 23, 2026, at a residence located at 5022 Littlefield Road, in LaBelle, Florida; Hendry County Detectives, along with the assistance of the Hendry County Special Response Team and road patrol took two juvenile brothers into custody charging them with Armed Robbery.
In the evening hours of Thursday, January 22, 2026, Hendry County Sheriff’s Office received information from Lee County Sheriff’s Office they had an individual reporting they were a victim of an Armed Robbery. The victim was sent back to Hendry County Sheriff’s Office to file an official report.
Detectives learned the victim had arranged to purchase a firearm from a person later identified to be a 17-year-old juvenile. An agreement was made between the individuals to meet at a residence located in LaBelle. Upon the arrival of the victim, it was reported to authorities two males exited a residence and began to approach the vehicle.
The victim remained in the vehicle as the juvenile suspect approached the car. During the interaction between the buyer and seller, the suspect opened the passenger side door, and at the same time pointed a handgun at the victim’s head. It was at this time the suspect reached under the victim’s leg and took a firearm the victim was concealing and $450.00 US currency. Both male suspects then ran from the scene.
Deputies later located both the 17-year-old and 15-year-old brothers and arrested them on charges of Armed Robbery, Armed Burglary to a Conveyance, Grand Theft of a Firearm, Use of Two-Way Communication Device to Facilitate a Felony, Carrying Concealed Weapon, Kidnapping to Facilitate a Felony, Possession of a Weapon by Florida Delinquent – Adult Felony. Both juveniles are being held at the Juvenile Detention Facility.
“We want to take this opportunity to remind individuals that Hendry County Sheriff’s Office currently has four areas for Safe Exchange Zone, whether it be for Child Custody or Internet Purchase Exchange that is under 24-hour Surveillance”, said Sheriff Steve Whidden.
These areas are located at the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Jail, 101 S. Bridge Street, Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Administrative Office located at 483 E. Cowboy Way, Sheriff’s Office Port LaBelle Annex located at 9045 SE Raintree Blvd, Labelle and our Clewiston Office located at 712 East El Paso Avenue.
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