Juvenile Arrested After Armed Robbery on Pacific Highway South

DES MOINES, Washington — Police have apprehended a juvenile suspect linked to an armed robbery that occurred along Pacific Highway South in Des Moines early Saturday morning. The arrest followed a swift response by patrol officers who saturated the commercial area immediately after the alarm was raised.

According to the Des Moines Police Department, the incident took place during the pre-dawn hours of April 18, 2026. The victim reported being confronted by a suspect displaying a weapon, who demanded personal belongings and cash. The suspect then fled the immediate vicinity on foot.

Quick Arrest and Ongoing Investigation

Using description details broadcast by dispatchers, responding officers spotted a suspect matching the profile nearby. After a brief pursuit, the juvenile was detained without further incident. A weapon matching the description given by the victim was recovered during the arrest.

Due to the suspect's age, identity details have been withheld by authorities. Detectives are continuing to investigate whether this individual is connected to any other recent commercial robberies along the Pacific Highway transit corridor.