Witness Helps Elk Grove Police Catch Two Suspected Teen Robbers

January 30, 2014 |

Thanks to the help of a vigilant eyewitness, Elk Grove Police were able to apprehend two juveniles suspected of trying to steal a laptop computer Tuesday night.

According to police reports, the 31-year old male victim had arranged to meet a 17-year old male on the 5100 block of Laguna Blvd. to sell a laptop computer. Unbeknownst to the victim, according to a witness, the 17-year old was accompanied by a 16-year old male who left the area prior to the victim's arrival.

When the victim arrived, the 17-year old reportedly tried to forcibly take  the computer and a struggle ensued that resulted in the victim being struck several times and pushed against a wall. After the struggle, the computer fell to the ground and the 17-year old fled on foot.

A witness followed 17-year old who met up with his younger accomplice. Both suspects were located at their residences, taken into custody and booked into juvenile hall. The victim sustained visible injuries.