Two suspected in Hacienda Heights robbery
HACIENDA HEIGHTS -- Deputies arrested two young men early Saturday after they allegedly robbed a man at gunpoint, officials said.
Javier Ramos, 19, of Whittier and a 17-year-old boy who was not identified due to his age were booked on suspicion of armed robbery, Los Angeles County sheriff's officials said.
Authorities received a call reporting an armed robbery about 2:30 a.m. in the 3100 block of Cabo Blanco Drive in Hacienda Heights, Lt. Steve Katz said.
A 19-year-old man was robbed of his wallet by two young men who fled in a red SUV, officials said.
Deputies spotted a similar vehicle about 20 minutes later near Hacienda Boulevard and Colima Road and arrested the two suspects, Katz said.
It appeared the suspects ditched the gun prior to their arrest, Lt. Arthur Scott said.
The younger suspect was taken to Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, and Ramos was being held at the sheriff's Industry Station in lieu of $100,000 bail, Katz said.
According to sheriff's booking records, Ramos is due for arraignment Thursday in West Covina Superior Court.
Javier Ramos, 19, of Whittier and a 17-year-old boy who was not identified due to his age were booked on suspicion of armed robbery, Los Angeles County sheriff's officials said.
Authorities received a call reporting an armed robbery about 2:30 a.m. in the 3100 block of Cabo Blanco Drive in Hacienda Heights, Lt. Steve Katz said.
A 19-year-old man was robbed of his wallet by two young men who fled in a red SUV, officials said.
Deputies spotted a similar vehicle about 20 minutes later near Hacienda Boulevard and Colima Road and arrested the two suspects, Katz said.
It appeared the suspects ditched the gun prior to their arrest, Lt. Arthur Scott said.
The younger suspect was taken to Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, and Ramos was being held at the sheriff's Industry Station in lieu of $100,000 bail, Katz said.
According to sheriff's booking records, Ramos is due for arraignment Thursday in West Covina Superior Court.
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