Two Arrested in Overnight Attempted Armed Robbery

RACINE —Police have arrested two suspects after they attempted an armed robbery of a 23-year-old victim in the 200 block of Virginia St. just before 10 p.m. Monday.

Officers responded to a home in the 200 block of Virginia St., Monday in reference to an attempted robbery. Investigations learned that the 23 year old victim had been approached by two suspects at a home in the 200 block of Virginia St. The two suspects demanded money. The victim fled the scene in his vehicle and was pursued by the suspects. It was learned that the victim was able to lose the suspects.

Investigating officers identified an address in the 1400 block of W. 6th St as a home of one of the suspects involved in the attempted armed robbery. Officers located the suspect and issued a search warrant for evidence.

Two suspects were taken into custody for interviews. The incident remains under investigation.

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