Two arrested with $6,300 in CVS merchandise following Auburn robbery

Two individuals were arrested Aug. 23 following a robbery at CVS Pharmacy in the 2100 block of Grass Valley Highway in Auburn. A Placer County Sheriff's deputy responded just after noon to a report of a robbery. The Sheriff's Office reported the deputy observed the suspect vehicle near the intersection of Highway 49 and Atwood Road as he was responding. According to the Sheriff's Office, several deputies assisted in conducting a high-risk felony traffic stop. Both suspects, identified as Jessie Pennington, 25, and Jordan James McCall, 25, were placed in handcuffs while their vehicle was searched. The search revealed large bags containing stolen merchandise worth more than $6,300. The Sheriff's Office reported the investigation also revealed the driver, Pennington, swerved at a witness who attempted to take a photo of the vehicle's license plate at the store. Pennington and McCall were charged with felony burglary, assault with a deadly weapon, conspiracy and four out-of-county warrants related to theft, the Sheriff's Office confirmed. Pennington remained in custody Tuesday and is ineligible for bail. According to Placer County Sheriff's PIO Angela Musallam, McCall was released Aug. 26.