RPD: Car robbed at gunpoint, teenage suspects crash outside Strong Memorial Hospital

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A gunpoint robbery, chase and crash in Rochester involving teenagers prompted streets around Strong Memorial Hospital to be shut down Friday evening, according to the Rochester Police Department.

Just before 4 p.m. on Barlett Street, a man was approached by four people when police said at least one of them pulled out a gun and demanded the victim’s vehicle before all four took off in it.

An officer on patrol later found the car on Main Street. According to police, the suspects did not stop for the officer who tried to pull them over and a chase ensued.

The pursuit ended around Crittenden Boulevard and Kendrick Road. Police said that’s where the suspects crashed the car into another uninvolved car. All four people inside, who are teenagers according to police, were arrested. No injuries were reported with the incident.

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