Athens Drive High students charged in multiple armed robberies

Two Raleigh teens are charged in connection with several armed robberies in one day.

According to court documents, Cameron James Allen and Zion Selah Battle stole $464 from a Handee Hugo’s on June 6.

The pair then stole $300 from a BP Gas Station and $206 at gunpoint from a Popeye’s Chicken restaurant, after threatening employees at both stores with a handgun, according to court documents.

Allen, 16, of 5127 Lundy Dr., was charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon and conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon. He was being held under $60,000 bond.

Battle, 16, of 711 Carolina Ave., was charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon and assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury.

A spokesperson for the Wake County Public School System confirmed both teens are 10th grade students at Athens Drive High School.