Sanger police arrested two men in an armed robbery near local schools that targeted high school students, involving assault and weapons charges. (GV Wire File)
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Two men were arrested on Wednesday in connection with an armed robbery involving high school students near Sanger High School and Sanger Academy, the Sanger Police Department reported in a statement.
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The robbery occurred about 5:15 p.m. at 9th Street between Bethel and Cottle avenues.
According to Sanger police, three suspects approached four high school-age victims on foot. One suspect had a firearm and demanded, which the victims handed over.
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Before fleeing, the armed suspect allegedly assaulted one of the victims.
Police arrested Ty Boissonneault, 19, of Fresno, and Colton Desantis, 18, of Sanger, in connection with the robbery and assault.
Both were booked into Fresno County Jail on charges of robbery, assault, and weapons violations, according to authorities.
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The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact Sanger police at (559) 875-8522 or use the anonymous tip line at (559) 399-8020.
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