Crime & Safety
Youths Arrested On Suspicion Of Robbery: Glendora Police
Authorities said the youths attempted to get away with a woman's purse in broad daylight.
GLENDORA, CA — Glendora police arrested two 16-year-old boys Sunday accused of stealing a woman's purse.
One boy is from Upland, while the other is from Colton, according to the Glendora Police Department. The two were arrested on suspicion of robbery and sent to juvenile hall.
A woman was in downtown Glendora around 1:15 p.m. when one of the boys grabbed her purse, police said. The boy then ran toward a waiting car driven by the other teenager.
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Several good samaritans were able to stop the boys from leaving until police arrived, authorities said.
Anyone with information about the theft can contact Det. Jonathan Salinas by email.
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