Overview
- Police say the California teens drove to Scottsdale, posed as delivery workers, forced entry, and restrained and assaulted residents while demanding access to cryptocurrency.
- Officers arrested the pair after a short chase in a blue Subaru with stolen plates following a 911 call from inside the home.
- Investigators report the suspects were contacted on Signal by individuals identified as “Red” and “8,” who allegedly sent $1,000 for disguises and supplies.
- A 3D-printed firearm recovered during the arrest had no ammunition, and police have not confirmed whether it was functional.
- The defendants face multiple felony counts, have been released on $50,000 bonds with electronic monitoring, and are being prosecuted as adults.