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The Newton Police Department
Monday December 12th, 2011 :: 05:05 p.m. EST

Advisory

5 people arrested for unarmed Robbery at Newton Highland's MBTA Station:

At approximately 10:30 a.m., an 18-year-old female was assaulted and robbed at the Newton Highland's MBTA Station. The victim was on the T platform when she was attacked from behind and thrown to the ground. The victim's cell phone was stolen during the attack.

As a result of quick response and excellent police work all 5 suspects were apprehended and placed under arrest.

Three males age’s 17, 20 and 21 from Boston and two females ages 18 and 19 from Boston and Newton were taken into custody. All suspects were charged with Assault and Battery and Unarmed Robbery.

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The Newton Police Department
1321 Washington Street
Newton, MA 02465

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Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 617-796-2100

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