Identical twin brothers accused of robbery

[February 24, 2009]  YONKERS, N.Y. (AP) -- Police say identical twin brothers have teamed up to rob a Yonkers gas station.

Police said the 22-year-olds were arrested in the driveway of their home shortly after the holdup at a Mobil gas station early Sunday. Investigators said a witness helped identify the two.

Investigators said one of the brothers brandished a rifle and demanded cash from the gas station clerk, while the other twin waited in the getaway car.

Police said they have recovered a .22-caliber rifle with a scope, two crack cocaine pipes and $316 in cash.

The brothers were arrested on charges including robbery and criminal use of a firearm.

Information on their arraignment and legal representation was not immediately available from authorities Monday evening.

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