Two men posing as police officers arrested for theft in Milpitas (police)

Lina Portman4 weeks ago

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(KRON) – Milpitas police arrested two men posing as police officers who robbed a victim, police announced on their social media.

The theft happened Friday at a shopping center near S. Park Victoria Drive and E. Calaveras Boulevard. The two thrifters confronted the victim and asked for his wallet. After the victim complied with the thief's demands, she fled in a silver Ford Expedition SUV.

Photo: Milpitas Police Department

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Milpitas police used automated license plate readers to identify the likely route taken by the suspects. Police noticed the suspects leaving town. Milpitas officers and Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office deputies conducted a high-risk car stop on Interstate 880 near the Montague Highway.

Agencies apprehended a 20-year-old man from Kent, Washington, and a 19-year-old man from Springhill, Florida. Both suspects were arrested and booked on charges of robbery, impersonating a police officer and conspiracy.

According to the police investigation, several thefts similar to this incident took place.

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