Police Arrest 2 Men in Armed Robbery
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Two Oxnard men were in jail on suspicion of committing a robbery in La Colonia early Wednesday, authorities said.
The arrests occurred after an unidentified person came to the Oxnard Police Station about 2 a.m. and reported being robbed near the corner of Cooper Road and Grant Avenue, police said. Twenty minutes later, police pulled over a red 1993 Ford Escort in an alley off Grant Avenue and arrested the two men.
Ernie Martin Duran, 18, was being held at Ventura County Jail on suspicion of armed robbery. Gustavos Santos Martinez, 27, was being held on suspicion of armed robbery and conspiring to commit the crime, jail officials said. Each was being held on $50,000 bail.
Police said stereo speakers, as well as a gold pendant and necklace were taken. Both pieces of jewelry were engraved with the name, “Eric.” The items were not recovered.
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