SHREWSBURY – Shrewsbury Police received a “be on the lookout” alert from Worcester Police around 11 AM on Monday, March 29. The report indicated the involvement of a white 2017 Nissan Rogue in an attempted larceny at a Worcester postal facility.
Worcester police also reported the owner of the Nissan reported it stolen on September 20, 2020.
A short time after receiving the report, a Shrewsbury Police officer identified the vehicle and engaged in a traffic stop near Rt. 9 and South St.
The occupants of the vehicle, Johnny Pham, 20, and Kelly Nguyen, 18, both of Worcester, were arrested.
Pham faces charges of:
- Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle
- Conspiracy
- Possession of a Dangerous Weapon (double edged knife)
- Operating a Motor Vehicle with Suspended License.
Nguyen faces charges of Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle and Conspiracy.