Gun found in beer theft

Madera Police Officers Phillip Thomas and Tristan Okpalaugo responded to a theft of beer from a local business Sunday night. 

Officers located the suspects in the 100 block of S. C St. They were identified as 18-year-old Dorian Chavez and 18-year-old Leon Amado. 

They attempted to flee on foot as officers contacted them. Chavez was quickly apprehended as Amado continued to flee, and was later apprehended.