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Youth arrested after James Bay shopper robbed while heading home on skateboard

Six school-age youths, including one with a knife, were involved in the incident, say Victoria police
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The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on Menzies Street near James Bay Square, Victoria police said. DARREN STONE, TIMES COLONIST

Six school-age youths robbed an individual heading home from a James Bay grocery store on a skateboard Tuesday night, Victoria police say.

The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on Menzies Street near James Bay Square.

One person pointed a knife at the victim and took some of their belongings, police said.

In a statement, police said that they located the youths after searching the area and were able to return what was stolen.

A youth with a knife was arrested and released with a future court date, police said.

Police said they could not reveal further details due to the ongoing investigation, but deterring youth violence is a primary concern.

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