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Teen turns himself in after armed robbery in Dyersburg

DYERSBURG, Tenn. — A 16-year-old wanted in connection with an armed aggravated robbery in Dyersburg turned himself in on Tuesday, police say.

Dyersburg Police say the robbery happened on Monday around 1:30 p.m. in the Evansville community.


The teen allegedly robbed two people when they stopped to talk to him as he walked down the road.

The victims told police that the teen pulled a gun on them and hit one of the victims in the head with the weapon. The teen then took a 30-06 rifle from the victim’s vehicle and left on foot.

Police say the teen was ordered by Dyer County Juvenile Court to be held in detention.