Police have announced the arrest of two 20-year-olds, Damien Warner of 36 Green Street and Jahmal Elmes of Domini Gade #8, in connection with an armed robbery in the area of Ulke Gade near Western Cemetery.
The pair were arrested on Sunday. The statement from Police Chief Jose Garcia did not say when the robbery occurred.
Warner was charged with first-degree robbery and possession of stolen property. According to police, he was positively identified as one of the robbers. Police have not identified the victim.
Elmes, who police said was also identified, was charged with first-degree robbery and possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. Bail for Elmes was set at $86,000. Warner is being held on $85,000 bail.
TWO ARRESTS IN ARMED ROBBERY
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