CALEXICO California- Calexico Police Department responded to a theft that occurred on Wednesday. A suspect had stolen an electric scooter and fled the scene.
The owner of the scooter witnessed the theft and ran after the suspect, in an attempt to recover his property. The situation turned violent when the suspect brandished a knife and began swinging the knife from side to side. The suspect threatened to stab the victim and later threw rocks at the victim.
Officers quickly arrived on scene and detained the suspect, a 17-year-old juvenile. The juvenile was taken into custody for robbery, assault with a deadly weapon and criminal threats. Unfortunately, Imperial County Juvenile Hall would not accept the young criminal, citing current booking restrictions.
The juvenile was released pending criminal charges.