Deputies nab 2 suspects in tried financial institution theft in San Leandro, hit-and-run of minor

(BCN) — Two males have been arrested on suspicion of robbing a financial institution and the hit-and-run of a juvenile in San Lorenzo, the Alameda Sheriff’s Workplace mentioned Wednesday.

Kevin Perry, 21, and Dewey Nguyen, 21, have been arrested on suspicion of the tried theft of a Citibank and the felony hit-and-run of a juvenile in a crosswalk.

Police have been initially looking for an unknown male in a darkish hoodie and masks who entered the Citibank on Paseo Grande on Monday and handed a notice demanding $20,000, “or the financial institution can be blown up,” police mentioned.

A second man in his early 20s with a slender construct, sporting all-black clothes, a black backpack and purple and black sneakers acted as a lookout. Each males left the financial institution earlier than any cash was surrendered, police mentioned.

The suspects received right into a blue Ford Taurus and a quick automobile pursuit by police ensued, however was ended for public security after the suspects struck a juvenile strolling throughout the road. The younger sufferer was taken to the hospital and is anticipated to outlive.

The Sheriff’s Workplace’s investigation led them to a residence within the metropolis of Alameda, the place they allegedly discovered the Taurus, each Perry and Nguyen, and a stolen Lexus sedan.

When deputies tried to make contact with the pair, the suspects fled on foot. A fringe was arrange they usually finally surrendered, police mentioned.

The Sheriff’s Workplace alleges that Perry and Nguyen have been sporting clothes that matched these worn on the day of the tried theft and hit-and-run. Perry, who was on parole with an “intensive prison historical past,” allegedly tried to hoist himself right into a crawl house above the Sheriff’s interview room however was foiled. Nguyen can be on probation for theft.

Each have been booked into Santa Rita Jail on numerous felonies.

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