Yesterday, two males entered a store in Sevenoaks Shopping Center, and attempted to steal a pair of sunglasses worth $700. When confronted by staff, the males fled on foot.
While exiting the mall, one of the suspects attempted to use a conducted energy weapon on a mall security guard.
Two young men, ages 17 & 18, are in custody facing robbery & weapon offences after stealing a $700 pr of sunglasses from a mall yesterday. While fleeing, one sus attempted to use a conducted energy weapon on a mall security guard. Both males located nearby & arrested. pic.twitter.com/gKFCznpOBf
— Abbotsford Police Department (@AbbyPoliceDept) March 7, 2019
Two males matching the suspects’ descriptions were located a short time later and arrested.
Two young Abbotsford men, 18 years old and 17 years old, remain in custody facing numerous charges including Robbery, Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, and Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose and failing to comply with court orders.