CHENNAI: The crime wing of Seven Wells Police Station on Friday arrested three juveniles aged 14, 15 and 17 in connection with a phone-snatching incident reported at Mint Street.

The police said the trio was produced before the Juvenile Justice Board on November 13 and later admitted to a government observation home.

On October 8, when Hemalatha (45), a resident of Old Washermenpet and an employee of a private firm, was walking near Old Vinayagar Temple on Mint Street, while speaking on her mobile phone. Three persons on a two-wheeler allegedly snatched the device from her hand and fled.

The Seven Wells Police Station Crime Wing registered a case and launched an investigation. The crime wing team, led by the Inspector of Police, identified and questioned the three juveniles in connecti

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