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Police: 3 arrested in Milwaukee car theft, chase

MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police have arrested three teenagers who they say robbed a business and then crashed a stolen car during a chase with officers.

Police said Tuesday they arrested two 17-year-old boys and a 19-year-old man from Milwaukee following the armed robbery Sunday and chase early Monday. They haven't been charged.

Police say a 31-year-old woman was outside her car when two of the suspects displayed a handgun and demanded her keys. They drove away in the Dodge Charger and officers spotted it around 3 a.m. Monday.

Police say they chased the car before it crashed into a light pole and the three suspects fled on foot. Police took the suspects into custody a short time later.

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