AURORA | Police say they caught two robbers Thursday morning shortly after they held up an Aurora smoke shop, and arrested them with the money and merchandise they’re accused of stealing.
Aurora Police responded to a report of a robbery at about 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Tobacco Station, 16851 E. Iliff Ave.
A witness said that the two suspects entered the business, demanded money and merchandise, brandishing what at the time appeared to be a gun.
Just minutes later, the two suspects were spotted by police nearby at 2275 S. Pitkin Way after matching the description of a witness, Aurora police spokesperson Joe Moylan said in a statement.
The suspects were arrested without incident, police reported. There were no injuries to officers or community members, and all the stolen money and merchandise was recovered.
“One of the suspects was carrying what has been determined to be a simulated firearm,” police stated in the release.
Police said both suspects are juveniles and will not be identified.
The investigation is ongoing, police said.
Juveniles who commit “adult” crimeshould be identified.
Thank you, witness and Aurora Police.
Feel very sorry for the young criminals and their families.
Buthey have time to reject being criminals.
No they shouldn’t. Don’t be so overzealous.