Florida armed robbery suspects’ arrest caught on camera after victim tracks stolen phone

Two men have been arrested in Florida on suspicion of robbing two people at gunpoint and stealing their cellphones outside an apartment building. That action ultimately led to the suspect being tracked down, law enforcement officials said.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office announced that Jamel Hernandez, 21, and Kareem Hernandez, 23, were arrested and charged with armed robbery with a firearm and armed robbery.

The victims were sitting in a vehicle off Douglas Oaks Circle in Tampa just after 8 p.m. Monday when the alleged gunmen approached them and robbed them at gunpoint, the sheriff's office said.

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The suspects fled the scene with the victim's cell phone.

One of the victims was able to track his cell phone, which helped lead officers and members of the Tampa Police Department to the location of the suspect's vehicle.

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Two men have been arrested on suspicion of robbing two victims at gunpoint and fleeing with their cellphones. (Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office)

Video of the arrest was taken from above the scene and showed police vehicles surrounding the vehicle with the suspect inside.

Another clip of video taken from a police body camera shows police ordering the vehicle's occupants to exit the vehicle with their hands up until they are handcuffed and taken into custody. are.

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“This arrest is a great example of how interagency teamwork can bring dangerous criminals to justice quickly,” said Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister. “We will continue to work tirelessly with our law enforcement partners to ensure those who threaten the safety of Hillsborough County residents are removed from our streets.”