The Brief
- Two suspects were arrested in Lake Worth just minutes after an armed robbery at a convenience store.
- Police recovered a loaded 9mm pistol from one of the suspects, who has a history of violent crimes.
- Authorities are investigating if the suspects are connected to similar robberies in neighboring jurisdictions.
LAKE WORTH, Texas – Quick action by Lake Worth police officers led to the arrest of two individuals early Thursday morning following an armed robbery at a convenience store. The arrests happened just minutes after authorities received a silent panic alarm from the store.
Lake Worth Armed Robbery
Timeline:
At 4:36 a.m., the NWECC received a silent panic alarm, quickly followed by a 911 call reporting a male suspect had threatened a store clerk with a handgun and demanded cash. No injuries were reported.
Lake Worth officers arrived on the scene, with the first officer at 4:39 a.m., followed by two more within minutes. By 4:42 a.m., six minutes after the initial alert, three officers were on site.…