Two teens arrested on Friday in attempted robbery in East Franklin area

Elk Grove police arrested two teens on Friday afternoon for attempted robbery. The incident took place in the 9900 block of Ferragamo Way around 4:30 pm.

Two suspects approached two pedestrians, near Johnston Park. The suspects demanded the personal property of the victims or they would harm them. While one of suspects was looking through the victim’s backpack, the second victim called police. The suspects then fled on foot.

Arriving officers located the two suspects and took them into custody. A search of the one of the suspect’s backpacks, revealed there was a fixed blade knife. They were transported to juvenile hall. The suspects were described and a white male and Hispanic male. They were charged with attempted robbery and possession of a concealed dirk or dagger.

The attempted robbery took place in the same vicinity as several other robberies and attempted robberies this year.