2 juveniles arrested in Livermore for armed robbery with stolen gun

Photo: Livermore Police

Posted: Mar 29, 2023 / 10:47 AM PDT

Updated: Mar 29, 2023 / 10:49 AM PDT

(BCN) — Livermore police arrested two minors for an armed robbery earlier this week and recovered the stolen gun they allegedly used. Police responded Monday to a report of an armed robbery in the area of North Vasco Road and Scenic Avenue.

One of the suspects allegedly brandished a firearm at the 22-year-old victim from Bay Point. An officer located the two juvenile suspects a short time later near Garaventa Ranch Road. During a search of their vehicle, police allegedly found a loaded Glock 19 handgun hidden in the dash behind the fuse box cover.

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Police said a records check showed the gun was stolen in Oklahoma. The 16-year-olds, one from Palo Alto and the other from San Jose, were arrested on suspicion of robbery, carrying a concealed weapon, carrying a loaded firearm, and being a minor in possession of a firearm.