ROCKVILLE, Md. (DC News Now) -- The Rockville City Police Department (RPD) said young teenagers from D.C. were linked to vandalisms and the robbery of a 73-year-old woman last weekend. On March 22, just before 6 p.m., Rockville police responded to vandalism at a business in the 1500 block of Roc kville Pike. There, officers learned two boys, 14 and 12 years old, had entered the store and allegedly lit items on fire before leaving. Minutes later, police were notified of an assault and robbery in the 800 block of Festival Street, which is about a five-minute walk from the store on Rockville Pike. ‘Americans deserve a better Capital than today’s Washington’: Trump executive order forms task force on DC crime, beautification When officers arrived, a 73-year-old woman told police that two boys approached her from behind and stole her purse. During the struggle, she was injured, and medics treated her at the scene. Later that Saturday evening, the same two boys returned to the business on Rockville Pike with a 14-year-old girl from D.C., according to police. Police said the trio caused additional damage and stole over $2,000 worth of merchandise. With the help of the Montgomery County Department of Police, Rockville police searched the area and located the two boys and girl. As a result, the 14-year-old boy was charged with robbery, assault, malicious burning and destruction of property. The 12-year-old boy was charged with robbery, and the 14-year-old girl was charged with destruction of property. Rockville police said their charges were forwarded to the Department of Juvenile Services. ...read more read less