BOCA RATON –Quick action by Boca Raton Police led to the arrest of two juveniles just before 3 p.m. Aug. 16 on charges of attempted robbery.
Police nabbed Christiana Correa, 15, and Travis Brown, 15, both of Boca Raton.
Christian Correa
A police report said the victim, his wife and children were strolling in Mizner Park near the Amphitheater when two juveniles approached them and tried to grab the necklace off the victim’s neck.
The victim called police and multiple officers responded to the area to meet with the victim and search for the two suspects who ran away empty-handed, said police.
Travis Brown
The victim and his wife were able to give a very detailed description of the suspects, who were last seen running toward the area of Federal Highway and Mizner Boulevard by witnesses. The victim sustained a minor laceration on his neck.
An officer located one suspect, identified as Christian Correa, near his home. A short time later a detective located the second suspect, identified as Travis Brown, also near his home. Both suspects were identified by the victim and witnesses.