BPD: 2 arrested in pawn shop robbery

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two arrests have been made in a robbery at a pawn shop on Monday, according to Brownsville police.

At approximately 5:19 p.m., officers responded to the First Cash Pawn located at the 5200 block of Padre Island Highway for a robbery in progress.

The caller reported that a man and woman had stolen several gold chains and assaulted an employee.

They also stated the suspects were fleeing and provided a description of the vehicle and direction of travel.

Officers located the vehicle at the intersection of Lourdes Boulevard and Yera Street and conducted a traffic stop.

Both suspects were arrested.

ValleyCentral will provide updates as they become available.