Β CHARLOTTE, N.C.– Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department along with officers from the UNC Charlotte Police Department, Β have arrested and charged Victor Alexis Ignacio, 21, and Kevin Romero, 22, for their involvement in an attempted armed robbery.Β
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On Saturday at 2:30 a.m., officers responded to the 1100 block of Campus Pointe Court in reference to an attempted armed robbery.
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When the officers arrived, the victims told police that they were walking to their residence when they saw a car riding through the parking lot. Β The car then drove up to the victims and the passenger exited the vehicle and brandished a firearm demanding their property. Β
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The victims took off running and immediately called 911. Β The victims provided officers on scene with a description of the suspect vehicle. Β A short time later officers from the UNC Charlotte Police Department saw a vehicle matching the description pull in to a driveway nearby. Β
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Both of the passengers exited the vehicle and were detained by officers. Β The suspects were both positively identified and transported to the University City Division team office where they were interviewed by detectives. Β Officers later recovered a stolen firearm inside the suspect vehicle.Β
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Both suspects were charged with Attempted Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon and Possession of a Stolen Firearm and are in the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.Β
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Anyone with additional information concerning this case or the suspects is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.Β
