Three teens charged with Memorial Hall robbery

The three teens accused of robbing a student outside of Memorial Hall have been arrested, university police said.

Elijah S. Smith, 18, of New Castle, Del., and two juveniles have been charged with second-degree robbery, second-degree conspiracy, third-degree assault and criminal trespassing. One of the juveniles was also charged with possession of marijuana.

Police said the teens approached a 19-year-old university student at approximately 3:13 a.m. Thursday.  Two of the teens allegedly punched the student, threw him to the ground and stole his wallet and cell phone.

The student did not need medical treatment.

Smith was arrested at his house and two juveniles were arrested at one of the juveniles' house in Newark.

Smith was committed to the Howard Young Correctional Facility in lieu of $2,000 bail, police said. The two juveniles were committed to the Camelot Juvenile Facility in lieu of $2,000 secured bond.