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Two armed robbery suspects arrested after police pursuit in North Las Vegas

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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Two armed robbery suspects are now in custody after fleeing from police, resulting in a pursuit in North Las Vegas Tuesday, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

Police say that around 7:15 a.m., the first robbery, out of three, happened near 21st and Hinkle.

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Two armed robbery suspects arrested after police pursuit in North Las Vegas

Later on, two more robberies occurred in the northern part of the valley.

In all three robberies, the juveniles approached victims with a gun.

Through descriptions from the first robbery, police were able to identify two armed suspects in the southeast part of town, where a pursuit was initiated.

Authorities say the chase culminated near the 1800 block of North Las Vegas Boulevard after using a pit manuever.

There were no injuries and two individuals are in custody.

This is an ongoing investigation.