OAKLAND — A teenager survived an encounter Saturday that ended in a shooting and the robbery of his iPhone, police said.

The 17-year-old told police an armed male accosted him around 7:54 p.m. in the 2300 block of 25th Avenue and that he got into a struggle with him. During the struggle the suspect’s gun went off, the teen said.

The shot struck the victim in the hand, police said. He went to a hospital and was treated. He told police the assailant took his iPhone.

Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect. Anyone with information is urged to call 510-238-3821 or 510-777-8572.

Contact Harry Harris at 510-208-6443 and follow him at Twitter.com/HarryHarris15.