MCMINNVILLE, OR (KPTV) -
A McMinnville teen is accused of pulling a knife on another boy and stealing his cell phone.
A 13-year-old boy and his mother went to the McMinnville police station Friday to report the boy had been threatened and robbed at Discovery Meadows Park that afternoon.
The 17-year-old suspect was identified and contacted at his home.
Police said the two boys were acquaintances. When they saw each other at the park, investigators said the 17-year-old displayed a knife and asked the victim what he had on him.
Police said the 17-year-old then took off with the 13-year-old's phone.
Officers said they found the phone and the knife at the 17-year-old's home.
The suspect was lodged at the Yamhill County Juvenile Detention Center on charges of attempted robbery, theft and unlawful use of a weapon.
If you know anything about this case, you're asked to call detectives at 503-434-2340.
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