Crime & Safety
1 arrested, another escapes after armed carjacking in Rochester
By 
Local reporter
Rochester, New York — On Tuesday, a 49-year-old man was robbed of his car at gunpoint by two suspects.
Around 2:00 p.m., police responded to the incident on Lake Avenue.
According to investigators, the car was later spotted by officers on Lyell Avenue and after a brief pursuit, the driver was taken into custody.
Only one of the suspects is in custody, and the car has been recovered.
An investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with more information is asked to call 911.
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