From Sandy Louey:
Elk Grove police arrested two teenagers Monday for robbing a man of his iPod.
The incident took place at 3:01 p.m. at Babson Drive and Haack Way when two 16-year-old boys approached a man who was walking home from the bus stop. One boy headbutted the man and demanded his iPod, ripping it away from him, according to a police report.
The boys ran away, but officers and K-9 units set up a perimeter and found them hiding in residential back yards. They were arrested on suspicion of robbery, conspiracy and resisting arrest.
The man, whose iPod was found on a boy, received medical treatment for a laceration.
It was the second time in three days that teens were responsible for robberies involving iPods. Police Spokesman Christopher Trim said the two incidents weren't connected.
"These crimes are crimes of opportunity," he said.
Trim said the iPods are items that are easy to take. He reminded people to pay attention to their surroundings.
On Friday, three boys - age 14, 15, 16 - were arrested on suspicion of robbery and conspiracy for a robbery that occurred at 4:15 p.m. at Meadowspring Drive and Big Horn Boulevard.
A man was walking down Meadow Springs when the boys approached on bicycles. The boys came from behind and stole his iPod, cell phone, and wallet by force and the threat of physical violence.
The boys left on their bicycles, but officers found them near Shasta Creek and Old Creek drives, according to police.
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