12-YEAR-OLD ILLEGAL ALIEN ARRESTED for TWO Violent Armed Robberies in Florida — Child Now Placed on ICE Hold
Florida authorities have arrested a 12-year-old undocumented immigrant in connection with two armed robberies that targeted juveniles in a Lee County neighborhood.
According to a report from local outlet Gulfcoast News Now, deputies with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded on December 12 to two armed robbery calls reported just minutes apart. Investigators believe both incidents were carried out by the same suspect, identified as 12-year-old Pedro Luis.
The first robbery occurred at approximately 6:40 p.m. as a juvenile victim was walking from Schandler Hall Park to a friend’s home. Deputies say Luis allegedly emerged from nearby bushes, pointed a knife at the victim, and demanded their shoes. When the victim resisted and ran away, they reported feeling an object strike their back before escaping. The suspect fled the scene.
Just six minutes later, at around 6:46 p.m., deputies were called back to Schandler Hall Park for a second armed robbery. In that incident, the victim told investigators that Luis approached them on a bicycle, displayed a knife, and threatened to stab them if they did not comply. The suspect allegedly stole the victim’s backpack.
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The stolen backpack was valued at approximately $90 and contained several items, including AirPods worth about $140, cologne valued at $150, a school-issued Dell laptop, and cash and clothing totaling roughly $50.
Investigators say Luis later posted a photo on social media showing himself with the stolen backpack while partially covering his face. The post was reportedly deleted afterward.
Both victims positively identified Luis in a photo lineup, according to authorities.
Deputies arrested Luis at his residence on Friday and transported him to the Lee County Jail for processing. Officials confirmed that an immigration hold has been placed, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been notified. ICE typically issues holds when an individual is believed to be unlawfully present in the United States or when their legal status is in question.
Luis is now facing two felony charges of armed robbery.
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