Armed Robbers Target Children's Lemonade Stand in U.S. Neighborhood

Police in Boston, Massachusetts, are investigating an armed robbery that targeted a lemonade stand operated by children in a residential neighborhood.

According to the Boston Police Department on June 12 (local time), two cousins, aged 11 and 12, were robbed at gunpoint while running their lemonade stand in a residential area in southern Boston at approximately 4:45 p.m. on June 10.

Two males who had been loitering near the stand approached the children and asked if they accepted Apple Pay before immediately threatening them by brandishing a black firearm from their waistbands.

The suspects grabbed the cash box from the stand and fled the scene.

It is reported that the box contained approximately 50 dollars (about 75,000 won).

The children were confirmed to be unharmed.

Police stated that the suspects are estimated to be around 11 and 14 years old.

The police have released CCTV footage from the area and are urging citizens to provide any information that could assist in tracking down the suspects.

In the United States, children's lemonade stands are considered a symbolic activity that goes beyond earning pocket money, serving as a way to foster independence and learn about business.

Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn issued a statement saying, "There is nothing more shocking than the innocence of a children's lemonade stand being trampled by an armed robbery," and extended his sympathies to the children and their families.

According to local media, the victims plan to reopen their lemonade stand at the same location.

Councilor Flynn and local residents have stated they plan to visit the stand to show their support.

(Photo: Provided by Boston Police, Yonhap News)
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