Cape Girardeau police are investigating an attempted armed robbery of a 12-year-old boy.
Police said another juvenile displayed a small, semi-automatic weapon at the child and demanded money. No one was injured.
The incident happened late Thursday afternoon in the 400 block of South Sprigg Street. No other details were available.
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