CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Police Department has made an arrest in Dec. 15 purse snatching case.
Patrol officers were called to McDonald's at 302 W James Lee Boulevard Monday evening. After contacting the victim, a description of the suspects was given to CPD units in the area. A short time later, two individuals were located who matched the description provided by witnesses and the victim.
One fled on foot once he was approached by a patrol unit. The other suspect was located a short time later several blocks from McDonald's.
Robert Hutcheson, 15, was arrested for robbery by sudden snatching, a felony; possession of a controlled substance; and resisting an officer without force.
Kelbie Ford, also a 15-year-old male, was arrested for being a principal to robbery by sudden snatching.
Officers transported to the Department of Juvenile Justice for secured detention.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Teens arrested after purse snatching incident in Crestview