Two teen boys arrested for Guelph robbery

A basketball was photographed sitting in green grass in this undated stock image. (Zakkery Bock/Pexels.com)

A pair of teenaged boys are facing serious consequences following a robbery in Guelph.

The Guelph Police Service was told a victim was walking in the Victoria Road North and Brant Avenue area on Friday evening when he was approached by the boys.

The victim said he was threatened, assaulted and his backpack and basketball were stolen. Those items were later found in a portable toilet.

Two boys, aged 12 and 13, were arrested by officers a short time later and charged with robbery.