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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Two Memphis teens are behind bars after allegedly leading police on a chase after stealing a car.

Police were called to the scene of a robbery on Saturday, June 20, just after 6:30 a.m.

The victim told police he was sitting in his car on Devel Street in the Parkway Village area when two men approached him, entered the vehicle on the passenger side and pointed a knife at the man.

The victim got out of the car and ran, leaving behind his keys and phone.

Later that day just before 1:30 p.m., officers spotted the stolen Honda Accord in the area of Winchester and South Perkins Road.

Police attempted a traffic stop, but the driver sped off, with police cruisers giving chase.

The chase ended when the driver crashed into a building and then a bus on Aloha Avenue near South Perkins.

The driver was taken into custody and identified as 18-year-old Romann Luster. A stolen gun was allegedly found in his possession.

The passenger, 15, was also taken into custody.

Luster is charged with theft of property, reckless driving, evading arrest and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

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