Watch CBS News

2 Arrested After Armed Robbery At Lawrenceville Business

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Two men are in custody following a robbery at a Lawrenceville business Friday evening.

The incident happened in the 4000-block of Penn Avenue at the Penn Gold and Silver Exchange.

One of the suspects reportedly had a hand gun.

Officials say they got away with cash and jewelry.

But police arrested both suspects a short time later.

"We had a foot chase and we set up a perimeter," said Commander Timothy O'Connor, of Pittsburgh Police. "We were able to apprehend both about a block or two from Children's Hospital."

The stolen items were found at 42nd Street and Garden Way.

The identities of the suspects have not been released.

RELATED LINKS:
More Lawrenceville News
More Local News

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.