BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Police said two teens were arrested on Tuesday, in connection with an armed robbery.
The BPD said around 8:30 a.m. in the 100 block of Mills Street that officers were called on a report of an armed robbery in that area.
Police said once they arrived at the scene they had learned that at least two individuals involved in the incident were in a stolen Kia when one of the teens had gotten out of the vehicle and robbed a woman who was walking down Mills Street. The alleged thieves stole the woman's purse and a cell phone at the time of the crime.
Officers said following a pursuit with the suspects, they were able to catch the two suspects and recovered the stolen vehicle on Crossman Avenue.
Police said the alleged suspects are 13 and 17-year-old boys.
The 17-year-old was arraigned Wednesday morning in family court on one felony count of robbery, one violent felony count of attempted robbery, one felony count of criminal possession of stolen property, and one misdemeanor count of unauthorized use of a vehicle.
Prosecutors requested the teen be remanded to the custody of the Erie County Youth Services Center. The teen was held on bail, starting at $100,000 cash.
The teen will next appear in court on Tuesday, Aug. 29 for a felony hearing and a six-day review before the youth court judge.
Detectives said the vehicle was stolen last night in the City of Buffalo and was not connected to the woman who was allegedly robbed Tuesday.
The investigation is still ongoing.