CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Chopper 9 was in the air Wednesday morning as Charlotte-Mecklenburg police were seen taking two people into custody in west Charlotte.
A source told Channel 9 that a total of four juveniles were taken into custody and connected to a series of armed robberies in Charlotte. The exact ages of the suspects have not been released.
Officers took the two people into custody at Airport Commerce Park on Boyer Street off Billy Graham Parkway.
One happened at about 6 a.m. on Carol Avenue where a 25-year-old had her purse, phone, keys and cash taken at a bus stop.
One hour later on Dr. Webber Avenue, the suspects robbed a 15-year-old of his school bag and wallet.
A witness told Channel 9 they saw at least three people walking in Airport Commerce Park and then all of a sudden officers swarmed them and took them into custody.
“I said, ‘Man, this is the wildest dickens,’” witness Scott Howell said. “We just stood and watched this go on.”
A source told Channel 9 that the suspect vehicle was a black Chevrolet Impala, which was ditched about two miles away on Carlotta Street near Morris Field Drive. Chopper 9 flew over that scene and saw officers surrounding the vehicle.
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