Joliet police have arrested two suspects in connection with an attempted armed robbery that occurred late Thursday morning.
The incident happened just before 11 a.m. in the 500 block of Silver Leaf Drive. A man approached two 17-year-old girls who were in a parked Pontiac Grand Am. He stood at the passenger side of the vehicle, pressed a handgun against the passenger’s neck, and demanded her purse, police said.He then grabbed the passenger's purse and the car keys from the driver before a struggle ensued, authorities said.
Both victims chased the suspect as he fled eastbound through the neighborhood. He was last seen near a home in the 500 block of Silver Falls Street, according to JPD. The home was searched by police and a shelter-in-place was issued for residents in the area. Troy Heritage School was also notified. After officers weren't able to locate the suspect in the home, the shelter in place was lifted. No injuries were reported.
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