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Teens arrested after botched Cornwall theft

Three teenaged boys have been arrested, after allegedly entering a home in Cornwall, P.E.I., wearing masks and demanding money.

RCMP said the incident happened at about 10 p.m. on Monday night. No one was injured.

The home invaders ran away when the homeowner recognized two of them, police said.

Three teenagers were later arrested in Stratford, and face robbery charges.

RCMP said two of the boys were on probation and will also face charges of breaching their probation.

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