Executive Summary
- Two juveniles were arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a Huber Heights Shell station.
- Suspects allegedly robbed victims at gunpoint after offering them a ride.
- A police pursuit involving Montgomery County deputies ensued after the robbery.
- Clayton and Englewood police apprehended the suspects in a stolen vehicle.
Two juveniles have been taken into custody in connection with an armed robbery at a gas station in Huber Heights, Ohio, following an investigation that involved a multi-agency police pursuit on Saturday. According to a spokesperson with the Huber Heights Police Division, the suspects are accused of targeting a group of pedestrians before leading law enforcement on a chase.
The incident reportedly began when several juveniles were walking near the Shell gas station on Old Troy Pike. Witnesses stated that a vehicle filled with males, who had hoods pulled tight over their faces, approached the group and asked if they needed a ride. After the pedestrians declined the offer, the suspects allegedly pulled into the service station, exited their vehicle, and robbed the victims at gunpoint.
Law enforcement officials indicated that the situation escalated when the suspect vehicle, accompanied by a second car, fled from Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputies. Authorities later confirmed that the second vehicle had been reported stolen from Huber Heights. Police units from the Clayton and Englewood departments subsequently located the stolen vehicle and successfully apprehended two suspects.
Investigators have determined that the two juveniles taken into custody were allegedly involved in the initial armed robbery at the gas station. The suspects have been booked on charges related to the incident; however, their identities have not been released due to their ages.
Investigative Outlook
This case highlights the rapid escalation from opportunistic street crimes to high-risk vehicle pursuits involving multiple jurisdictions. The successful coordination between Huber Heights, Clayton, Englewood, and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office was critical in apprehending the suspects without reported injuries to the public. As the investigation remains active, law enforcement will likely focus on recovering any weapons used and determining if additional individuals were involved in the robbery crew. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
