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6 teens accused of using AK-47s, other weapons in robbery

courtBALLWIN, Mo. (AP) — Six teenagers are facing robbery and home invasion charges after police say the broke into an apartment armed with AK-47s and other weapons.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the crime happened Saturday night at Woodcrest Manor Court apartment complex in west St. Louis County. Police say the teens, all ages 17 and 18, were armed with two AK-47s, a Glock pistol and other weapons when they took wallets from at least two people.

Authorities say some of the teenagers knew the victims.

All six suspects are jailed on $250,000 bond. Three are from Ballwin, two from St. Louis and one from Town and Country.

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