COCOA BEACH, Fla. – Cocoa Beach police are commending victims’ quick-thinking in helping lead to the arrests of two would-be carjackers.
Police were called around 3:30 p.m. to the beach end of South 3rd Street on Saturday. According to a news release, one of the male juvenile suspects entered the passenger’s side of the vehicle after watching the occupants exit to the trunk area and then jumped into the driver’s seat.
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When the suspect tried to drive off, the victims grabbed the suspect’s arm to prevent him from leaving. Police said the second male suspect then intervened and began attacking the victims.
Despite sustaining injuries during the fight, the victims were able to defend their property.
Police said the suspects’ identities are being withheld due to their age. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Cocoa Beach Police Department at 321-868-3251.
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