Police arrest 2 suspects involved in armed robbery in northwest Indiana; remaining suspects still at large

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Friday, January 15, 2016
Store evacuated as police search for suspects
A Meijer store in Highland, Ind., was evacuated Thursday night as police searched for an armed robbery suspect.
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HIGHLAND, Ind. (WLS) -- Police have arrested two people in connection with an armed robbery in northwest Indiana.

Trevon Washington and a 16-year-old male were arrested following a short chase and crash in Highland Thursday night.

The two are charged with robbing an AT&T store in neighboring Schererville.

Police say two other suspects ran from the crash. They are considered armed and dangerous.

A Meijer store in northwest Indiana was evacuated Thursday night as police searched for armed robbery suspects.

Police said the four suspects led officers on a chase before crashing outside the Meijer in Highland.

Police had video of at least one of the suspects entering the store, which was evacuated once they arrived. There were no injuries.