Two teenagers are facing charges after allegedly robbing a convenience store located just steps away from the Bay County Law Enforcement Center in Bay City.
Incident details
Police say the incident occurred around 6:45 p.m. on January 10 at Liberty Food Store on North Madison Avenue. A store clerk reported that two teens entered, went to the liquor aisle, and quickly grabbed ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages before running out.
When the clerk chased them, one of the teens allegedly made motions suggesting he had a gun and issued threats to shoot or harm the clerk.
Footprints lead police to suspects
According to reports, the clerk followed footprints in the snow to a nearby apartment building and alerted officers. When police arrived in the area, they spotted the teens, who attempted to flee.
After a brief chase involving alleys and fences, officers apprehended both suspects and recovered a backpack containing stolen alcoholic drinks.
Charges filed
One suspect, identified as 17-year-old Ethan M. Lago, has been charged as an adult with:
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Armed robbery (a life offense)
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Assaulting, resisting, or obstructing police
His younger accomplice, age 16, is facing charges through the juvenile system.
Next court date
Lago is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary examination on April 9. Authorities said no firearm was recovered, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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