Racine police: Three teenagers in custody, accused of following, assaulting and robbing two people

RACINE -- Racine police say three teenagers are in custody in connection with a strong-armed robbery/assault that happened on Sunday, January 3rd.

Police say shortly before 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, officers were dispatched to the area near Hamilton Street and Superior Street in Racine for a report of a strong-armed robbery/assault.

Upon arrival at the scene, officers identified two victims who indicated they were assaulted and robbed of personal belongings.

Both victims told police they were followed by three suspects to an area where they were stopped, assaulted and robbed.

A female victim indicated her purse was taken.

A male victim told police several items were taken from him, including clothing items.

Both of these victims said they knew two of the suspects.

Two 17-year-old suspects and a 16-year-old suspect were taken into custody at a home.

A search warrant was executed at the home, and items taken in the incident were located and identified.