Skates stolen from 15-year-old in brazen armed robbery

A 15-year-old boy was threatened at knifepoint on Friday at a south-side outdoor rink.

The teenager had just taken off his skates at the Kinsemen Centre rink on North James Street when a female grabbed his skates and began walking away.

The victim approached the suspect when he was pushed by the woman’s male companion, who pulled a knife.

The victim was not injured and police were unable to find the two males and two females who approached the boy.

Both female suspects are described as Aboriginal of average height with long dark hair. They were both wearing skinny jeans and grey and black bomber-style jackets.

The first male suspect is described as Aboriginal, standing 6-foot-1 with facial hair and wearing a large fur hat.

The second male was about 5-foot-8 and was wearing a black hoodie.

The skates in question were Easton E Youth skates worth about $800.

Police are asking any witnesses to the incident to phone 684-1200 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Tips can also be made at www.tipsubmit.com.