Boy, 15, robbed 8 people at gunpoint in under 2 hours over summer, police say

A 15-year-old boy is accused of robbing eight people at gunpoint in under two hours last summer in neighborhoods across the city, Chicago police said.

The teen was arrested Thursday and cited in a juvenile petition with eight felony counts of armed robbery and one count of possessing a stolen vehicle, Chicago police said.

Between 5:30 a.m. and 7:15 a.m. Aug. 9, the teen allegedly robbed eight people at gunpoint in the Loop, Brighton Park, Back of the Yards and West Pullman, officials said. The individuals ranged in age from 21 to 62.

The boy was was expected to appear in court Friday.