Brookline Police Blotter March 21 — March 27

Armed Robbery:

Two men were arrested on suspicion of armed robbery and conspiracy after police said they held up a used car dealership Thursday in the 1500 block of East Saw Mill Run Boulevard.

Police said Dyrell Peebles, 24, of Homewood, and Derrick Pace, 23, of Penn Hills, entered the dealership about 3:10 p.m. and demanded money after asking about cars.

The men pulled masks over their heads and one of them held a gun to the owner's head and forced the owner and another person to the floor, where the robbers tied their hands behind their backs, police said.

The men rifled through the victim's pockets and ransacked the building before fleeing with more than $2,000, police said. The owner had a handgun, which wasn't found, and after he was able to free himself, he ran outside after the men and ordered them to stop. One of the men turned and pointed his gun at the owner, who then fired, but missed, police said.

The suspects continued running but were soon caught in Carrick around the 200 block of Minooka Street, police said. Police also found a BB gun they said was used in the robbery that had been tossed in a creek.

Theft from Vehicle:

A man reported on March 23 that someone took tools and money from his vehicle in the 2600 block of Pioneer Avenue. 

Stolen Vehicle:

A man in the 900 block of Fordham Street reported on March 21 that someone stole his vehicle. The vehicle was later recovered in Butler County.

Criminal Mischief:

A man reported on March 22 that someone broke a potted plant on the front porch of his home in the 1400 block of Rockland Avenue.

A man reported on Thursday that an unknown person broke the front window of his business in the 800 block of Brookline Avenue.

Arrests:

Gregory Arnold, of Beltzhoover, was arrested on March 21 at Bellaire Avenue and Wedgemere Street on suspicion of altering his license plate or documents.