6 robbery suspects nabbed after getaway car breaks down on road

HOUSTON – Six suspects were taken into custody Thursday after their getaway car broke down in the road, according to Houston police.

Police say six men robbed two motorcyclists near the intersection of Kirkwood and Richmond Ave. around 3:45 a.m.  They took the victims' wallets and cell phones before speeding away in a mini-van.

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The victims still managed to call 911 and gave a description of the van.

Police spotted the van on the side of the road about 15 minutes later.

Three suspects were nabbed immediately while the other three tried to make a run for it.

Police caught them as well and all were placed under arrest.