Two 'Suspicious Males' Arrested In South Jersey: Police

PENNSAUKEN, NJ — Two teenage boys wearing ski masks were arrested on Thursday in Pennsauken, according to authorities.

A resident had alerted police to "a group of suspicious males wearing ski masks," authorities said.

Police found the group in the area of Herbert and Stockton avenues, according to authorities. Subsequently, police arrested two juveniles and found a firearm, according to authorities.

The arrest demonstrated the importance of teamwork, authorities said.

"Between the observations and actions of vigilant members of the community and the decisive action of Pennsauken police officers, another firearm was removed from the street," the Pennsauken Police Department said.

This series of events "demonstrated the importance of the police and the community working hand in hand to keep everyone safe," the police department said.

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