From The Tribune staff reports
BESSEMER — Two people are in custody after a robbery and police chase in Bessemer on Friday, May 13.
According to Carol Robinson at AL.com, the robbery and police chase occurred after a fender bender outside a convenience store on Academy Lane. The drivers of both vehicles got into an argument over who was at fault in the fender bender.
Robinson states that a male and female from one of the vehicles fled the scene after stricking the other driver with the butt of a gun and stealing her cell phone.
A chase ensued after Bessemer Police Officers located the suspects leaving Walmart but ended after the vehicle broke down in the 700 block of Ninth Street.
Both the suspects are in custody.
The story will be updated when more information is available.
