Eagan Police Arrest 2 Suspects in Alleged Drug Deal Robbery

The Eagan Police Department has made two arrests in connection with an alleged robbery that took place last week. The arrests were made after juveniles who said they were participating in a drug deal near Eagan High School Jan. 3 told police they were robbed.

On Jan. 4, a 17-year-old male from Saint Paul was arrested and charged with aggravated robbery in the first degree, according to a news release.

On Jan. 5, police arrested Mohamed Bue Radwan of Saint Paul. He has been charged with Aggravated Robbery in the 1st Degree.

Investigators from the Eagan Police Department say they have identified a third suspect in this case. The suspect’s identity is not being released at this time and there is no reason to believe there is an ongoing threat to the public, according to authorities.

Details of alleged robbery

On Jan. 3, Eagan police officers responded to a report of juveniles who had been robbed at gunpoint near Eagan High School. Police say the incident occurred in a parking lot at Northview Park at 9:35 a.m.

Three juvenile victims reported they were involved in an attempted drug exchange at the park, when one of the three suspects pointed a gun at them and demanded valuables. During the confrontation, it is believed a gunshot was fired in the air and the suspects left the area.

No one was injured and there is no ongoing threat to the public or students at the high school, police said in a news release.

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