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Boy Scout robbed near War Memorial Stadium while on camping trip

Posted at 1:57 PM, Jul 28, 2015
and last updated 2015-07-28 14:41:05-04

Hampton, Va. – Police are searching for two men who robbed a Boy Scout who left a camping trip at War Memorial Stadium to use a restroom on July 26th.

The 16-year-old was camping with the Boy Scouts inside when he left the stadium to use the restroom shortly after 3am.

He was approached by two unknown men in the 600 block of Dale Street who assaulted him and demanded his property.

They ran from the scene after taking the victim’s wallet, phone, and shoes.  The victim suffered minor injuries as a result of the assault.

Suspect #1 is described as a black male, approximately 5’11, 140 pounds, last seen wearing a red shirt and black pants.

Suspect #2 is described as a black male last seen wearing a black shirt and black pants.

Anyone with information on the robbery is encouraged to call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.