Police Apprehend Jewelry Store Robbery Suspects After Chase Through City Streets (Updated)

ROUND ROCK, TX — Round Rock police arrested two armed suspects in connection to a jewelry store robbery Wednesday that resulted in a chase through city streets and the wielding of guns pointed to officers in the pursuit.

Round Rock Police Department Angelique Myers said two armed suspects entered the Stall Jewelers store at 1110 North Interstate 35 in response to a robbery-in-progress call at around 11:50 p.m. Myers said the suspects held the store employees at gunpoint, with one suspect taking an worker to the rear portion of the store and firing a single round into the ground.

Officers arrived on scene as both suspects fled on a motorcycle northbound on the southbound frontage road, Myers said. During the pursuit, the passenger pointed a weapon at officers several times, she added. In a maneuver intended to stop the suspects, the officer giving chase bumped the motorcycle as it turned onto FM 620, causing the motorcycle to fall down and the suspects tumble onto the ground, the spokeswoman said.

The suspect who had been a passenger on the motorcycle fled on foot before being taken into custody, police said. No injuries were reported during the incident, Myers noted.

The case remains under investigation and charges are pending, Myers said. The roadway at FM 620 and Chisholm Trail were closed for approximately two hours during the preliminary investigation. Myers said the suspects' names will be released at a later time.

From earlier:

The intersection of RM 620 and Chisholm Trail Parkway will be closed for several hours on Wednesday as police investigate an armed robbery at a jewelry store that led to a police chase, according to reports.

Police told the Austin American-Statesman that the incident began just before noon at the Stall Jewelers store. The store is located at 1100 Interstate 35, near Sam Bass Road. The suspects reportedly fled the scene, but have since been taken into custody.

KVUE reports that two suspects have been taken into custody. Police told the news station that no other suspects are being sought.

Police said no injuries resulted as a result of the incident.

This is a developing story. Patch will update as more information is made available.

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