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Police responded to Wilson Court about 4 p.m. Thursday on a report of a male subject wearing a ski mask, armed with a handgun, attempting to enter the home.
The homeowner reported that upon confronting the teenage suspect, he ran to a waiting vehicle and entered as a passenger.
The homeowner was able to provide a detailed description of their vehicle.
Further investigation revealed that two suspects were attempting to rob a 16-year-old male who was leaving the residence.
With assistance from Point Pleasant Police, detectives were able to identify and arrest two 18-year-old suspects: David Lavroff of Toms River and James Clark of Brick Township.
Lavroff was charged with robbery, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.
Clark was charged with robbery. Clark's vehicle was seized by police.
Both are currently being held in the Ocean County Jail.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Brian Farnkopf at 732-262-4611 or Detective Michael Bennett at 732-262-1122.
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