2 Juveniles Arrested After Posing as Delivery Workers, Forcing Entry into Home

Suspects face charges including kidnapping, burglary, and felony flight after incident in Scottsdale, Arizona

Feb. 1, 2026 at 5:15pm

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Two juvenile suspects were arrested in Scottsdale, Arizona after allegedly posing as delivery service employees and forcing their way into a home, where they restrained two of the three victims inside. The suspects then fled the scene, leading to a short police pursuit that ended in a nearby strip mall. The juveniles are facing multiple charges including kidnapping, aggravated assault, burglary, criminal impersonation, disorderly conduct, and felony flight.

Why it matters

Home invasions and impersonating delivery workers to gain illegal entry are serious crimes that raise concerns about public safety and the vulnerability of residents, especially in residential areas. This incident highlights the need for vigilance and security measures to protect against such brazen criminal acts.

The details

According to police, the two juvenile suspects allegedly posed as delivery service employees and forced their way into the home near 96th Street and Sweetwater Avenue around 10:45 a.m. on Saturday. The suspects then restrained two of the three victims inside the home, while the third victim hid. The suspects then fled the scene, leading to a short police pursuit that ended in a nearby strip mall, where the juveniles were arrested.

  • The incident occurred around 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2026.
  • The police pursuit of the suspects ended shortly after they fled the home.

The players

Scottsdale Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the incident, arrested the suspects, and is investigating the case.

Two Juvenile Suspects

The two underage individuals who allegedly posed as delivery workers and forced their way into the home, restraining two of the three victims inside.

Three Victims

The residents of the home who were targeted by the suspects, with two of them being restrained and the third hiding during the incident.

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What they’re saying

“No suspects are outstanding and there is no threat to the community.”

— Scottsdale Police

What’s next

The judge will determine whether to hold the juvenile suspects in custody or release them on bail as the investigation continues.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder for residents to be vigilant about who they allow into their homes, and for the community to work closely with law enforcement to address the growing problem of home invasions and impersonation crimes that threaten public safety.