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Teen says he was robbed of pants, shoes, $150

Posted at 6:06 AM, Apr 13, 2016
and last updated 2016-04-13 13:55:51-04

Two people are in custody after a teen was robbed overnight of his clothes and money in suburban Delray Beach.

A gas station clerk at a Mobil on Atlantic Avenue near Hagan Ranch Road says the victim came in asking for help.

According to the clerk, the 15-year-old was robbed of his pants, shoes, $150 and his iPhone.

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said the robbery occurred in the 7000 block of West Atlantic Avenue.

After calling 911, Palm Beach County sheriff's deputies searched the area for the robbers.

A perimeter was set up around the Villages of Oriole community. PBSO deployed its helicopter and K9 units to find the thieves.

PBSO spokeswoman Teri Barbera said they arrested two people, an adult and juvenile, in connection with the case. The adult was identified as Felex Joseph, 29, of Boynton Beach. He faces a charge of robbery with a firearm.