PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia police have arrested a couple who allegedly robbed a jewelry store and left their 4-year-old son behind.
Police say 47-year-old John Benson and 31-year-old Sheakia (shuh-KEE-uh) Stubbs were arrested around midnight Monday at a Philadelphia hotel.
Investigators say Benson and Stubbs fled after grabbing a tray of items worth tens of thousands of dollars at the Platinum and Ice jewelry store on Saturday.
Authorities say the store's owner chased the couple, who dragged the boy with them before Benson slashed the owner in the neck. The couple then continued on without the boy.
Police say the child was able to help identify his parents.
Benson and Stubbs are in custody charged with robbery, child endangerment and attempted murder. It was not immediately clear if they had attorneys.
Police say 47-year-old John Benson and 31-year-old Sheakia (shuh-KEE-uh) Stubbs were arrested around midnight Monday at a Philadelphia hotel.
Investigators say Benson and Stubbs fled after grabbing a tray of items worth tens of thousands of dollars at the Platinum and Ice jewelry store on Saturday.
Authorities say the store's owner chased the couple, who dragged the boy with them before Benson slashed the owner in the neck. The couple then continued on without the boy.
Police say the child was able to help identify his parents.
Benson and Stubbs are in custody charged with robbery, child endangerment and attempted murder. It was not immediately clear if they had attorneys.
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