Four Teens Arrested Following Armed Convenience Store Robberies in Renton and Tukwila

Four teenagers between the ages of 13 and 15 have been arrested after a series of armed convenience store robberies targeting businesses in Renton and Tukwila, police confirmed.

The arrests follow an incident when a Renton 7-Eleven was robbed at gunpoint. According to law enforcement, several young suspects entered the store, displayed a firearm, and demanded cash and merchandise before fleeing. Police departments from Renton and Tukwila coordinated a rapid response, locating a vehicle matched to the suspect description shortly after the robbery.

Following a brief pursuit, the vehicle was stopped and all four teenagers were taken into custody without further incident. Investigators recovered replica firearms and stolen goods inside the vehicle. The suspects are facing multiple charges of armed robbery and are being held in a juvenile detention facility as the investigation continues to determine if they are linked to other similar crimes in the region.