08/11/2022
What a dumb ass criminal record the crime and then post it on Instagram 😂😂😂
BETHLEHEM POLICE ARREST TWO MALES IN CENTER CITY ARMED ROBBERY INVESTIGATION
On August 9, 2022, at 8:40 PM, Bethlehem Police responded to a report of an armed robbery that just occurred in the area of N. New St. and Goepp St. Police made contact with the victim, a 19-year-old male, who reported that he had just been confronted by two adult males in the area of this intersection. The victim informed police that both males displayed fi****ms in their waistbands, and demanded the victim turn over his sneakers, a wallet, a backpack, and a cellphone. The males fled on foot from the area with the victim’s property prior to police arrival.
During the investigation of this robbery, Bethlehem Police located a video posted on Instagram, which depicted the reported robbery occurring. The video appeared to have been recorded by one of the suspects and posted to his personal account.
On August 10, 2022, around 4:30 PM, both suspects were located in the area of the 900 block of Geissinger St. One suspect was taken into custody after a short foot chase, and the second was found hiding inside a residence. One of the suspects was observed by police to be wearing the victim’s sneakers that were stolen in the robbery. In addition, police located a handgun that was used in the robbery, as well as the victim’s other property.
As a result of this investigation, the following persons were criminally charged:
Jadrien Charles Robles, 20 years old
Cole Rauch, 18 years old
Both males were charged with: robbery, simple assault, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, and possessing instruments of crime.
The named individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.