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Strong armed robbery suspects ram police car

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Posted at 1:16 AM, Dec 09, 2019
and last updated 2019-12-09 03:16:19-05

GREEN VALLEY, Ariz. — A strong armed robbery took place at a Green Valley Walmart near Nogales Hwy. Sunday afternoon.

Sahuarita police officers say the two suspects forced their way past Walmart security when leaving the store.

Officers chased the suspects' vehicle for several miles before it veered off the road and crashed at Duval Mine and Rio Alter Rd.

During the chase, the suspect driving collided into a police vehicle.

Both suspects were transported to a local hospital for treatment, but their injuries do not appear to be life-threatening according to SPD.

The collisions and the strong armed robbery case are still under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or the SPD tip line at 520-445-7847.