SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple charges after an arrest after one called for a ride to escape police.
Just after 4a.m. Wednesday, police were dispatched to an alarm call at Dollar General, 1475 W 31st Street S in Wichita, according to Officer Kris Gupilan.
As officers arrived on the scene, they witnessed two suspects later identified as 21-year-old Alejandro Avalos and 18-year-old Hilario Moran run from the business.
A short time later Avalos and Moran were taken into custody without incident.
The investigation revealed that Avalos and Moran were attempting to break into the Dollar General when they broke the glass, and the alarm went off. During the foot pursuit, Moran was quickly taken into custody at 30th and Martinson.
Several Officers arrived on the scene and initiated a perimeter to contain Avalos. While Avalos was hiding in the perimeter, he contacted a ride-share app to pick him up.
Officers noticed the vehicle in the 3100 block of South Fern they then witnessed Avalos enter the vehicle. Police stopped vehicle and took Avalos into custody without incident.
Both are being held on requested charges of Burglary, interference with law enforcement, and criminal damage to property. Police did not release the name of the ride sharing service due to the ongoing investigation.